Teresa Ryder

Director of Business Development, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

Teresa is of Musqueam descent, born in the Lower Mainland and raised on Vancouver Island. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology from Simon Fraser University. Before joining the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), Teresa worked for the Indigenous Tourism Association of BC (ITBC) as the Manager of Product Development, as well as in various roles throughout the hospitality industry. Her passion for working with people and joy in learning from and about other Indigenous communities has led her to her career in tourism and community development.