Carly Pereboom (she/her) is a tenured leader in destination development, with extensive experience driving meaningful and inclusive change across multiple DMOs in British Columbia. As Executive Director, she has led strategic initiatives to align tourism goals with community priorities, fostering sustainable growth that reflects the values of local residents. Carly champions 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, spearheading Tourism Nanaimo’s efforts to create welcoming spaces through advocacy, education, and partnerships. Her work includes a deep commitment to creating inclusive spaces in tourism by empowering businesses to embrace accessibility and inclusion. Through strong collaboration with industry partners, residents, and visitors, Carly balances partner needs to build resilient tourism strategies. She is committed to designing clear engagement forums that amplify lived experiences, ensuring tourism development is inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven. Carly’s leadership exemplifies the ongoing transformation of tourism spaces—creating environments where diversity, belonging, and sustainability thrive.