“Strong communities depend on accessible education, food security and housing people can afford.”

Gracie MacDonald is an educator, community leader and nonprofit executive with a strong background in public education, food security, affordable housing and community development.

She currently serves as Executive Director of a community school society on Denman Island, where she helps deliver recreation and educational programming for children and adults, as well as essential food programs including the island’s food bank.

Gracie also serves on the board of a nonprofit organization working to create affordable housing on Denman Island, bringing her commitment to practical, community-based solutions to one of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Her professional experience includes serving as an elementary school principal and teaching students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 on Vancouver Island. Before beginning her career in education, Gracie worked as a journalist and was a partner in a successful organic food business.

Gracie holds a Master of Education from the University of Victoria and an undergraduate degree from Concordia University. She is running in Mid Island-Pacific Rim to bring her experience in education, nonprofit leadership, food security and affordable housing into public service.