Michelle Koski is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in agricultural economics and policy analysis. Currently serving as Assistant Deputy Minister at BC Public Service since January 2023, Michelle also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC since January 2018. Prior roles include Deputy and Regional Director at Agriculture Canada from October 2008 to December 2017, and Portfolio Director at PWGSC from April 2007 to September 2008, where responsibilities included capital projects and divestiture strategies for engineering assets in Western Canada. Additional experience encompasses managerial positions at Western Economic Diversification Canada and a role as Agricultural Trade Policy Analyst at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Michelle's educational background includes a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta.