Tara Todesco has lived in Esquimalt for nine years with her husband, Eric, and their son, who attends Esquimalt High School.
She has more than 20 years of professional experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, working in climate action, community development and environmental education. She currently works in grants management and fund development in the local government sector. Her previous roles include managing community engagement and climate initiatives at the University of Victoria and leading large-scale volunteer development programs for local nonprofits. She holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria.
An active volunteer in the community, Tara served on the Township’s Design Review Committee from 2022 to 2026 and also volunteers at Esquimalt community events and with the Township’s Pulling Together program.