Michelle Backhouse
Michelle Backhouse
Alliance Coordinator
Bow Valley Food Alliance
Michelle Backhouse (She/Her) is originally from Treaty 13, Ontario, however in 2012 she visited Treaty 7 and moved to Banff the same year.

She holds an honours degree in Kinesiology from York University and has a background in Sport Administration, social programming and community development/ collaboration.


Michelle is an advocate for the critical role that food plays in our everyday lives and ecosystems. She has a dynamic skill set and is enthusiastic about food sovereignty, bringing an infectious approach to community collaborations and leadership. She deeply believes in the vision of the Bow Valley Food Alliance and is excited to bring the BVFA strategic plans to fruition.