Philly is the Economic Development Officer for Local Food in Grey County. She works with agriculture and food businesses across the value chain to support a vibrant agri-food community and economy in Grey. Philly joined the county in 2011 and has facilitated projects that assist with networking, mapping, skills development, marketing, communications, and more. She is currently partnering to help create community gardens and a Fab Lab maker space at Grey County’s new Sydenham Campus. She is also an avid all-season open water swimmer and Bruce Trail hiker.