Adrienne Bennest

After spending 12 years living abroad, Adrienne was happy to settle back on Vancouver Island and be part of the Nanaimo community. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria and has always been passionate about working with people and supporting them in reaching their full potential. Adrienne has been with NBIS for eight years and brings over 20 years of experience across community and service-based roles. She is deeply committed to supporting NBIS staff and fostering a collaborative, respectful team environment, while contributing to the organization’s ongoing success and mission. Outside of the office, Adrienne can often be found cheering on one of her boys from the sidelines or exploring local forests while hiking.