Mary Thompson has a Masters in Educational Administration and an undergraduate degree in Business Management. She is currently the Principal for Nova Scotia Community College’s Burridge, Shelburne, and Digby campuses. She believes in modelling leadership and is passionate about community development, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Chair of the Western REN’s 2022-23 HR & Governance committee and Chair of the Western REN’s 2023-24 Finance and Audit committee, Mary’s second term expires June 2027.