Michele Partridge is an award-winning local business owner, acting instructor, public speaking and media coach, a well-known leader in numerous community groups, and a popular producer and host of much-loved local events such as Canada Day by the Bay, the Re-opening of the Pier, the Peace Walk for Ukraine, and White Rock’s Annual Pride Family Day.

Since moving to the White Rock/South Surrey area with her husband and two children 20 years ago, Michele has devoted herself to her community. She built a successful performing arts business (The Drama Class) that has been recognized by both the SSWR Chamber of Commerce and the Peace’s Arch News Reader’s Choice Awards as the best business in its field.

In 2017, she channeled her love of White Rock and the arts beyond her own business and co-founded the Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance, an organization that supports local artists and promotes arts and culture-related businesses and tourism.

In addition to her successful track record in business, Michele has an exceptional record of community service. She serves on multiple boards and advisory committees and has brought her considerable energy and talent to organizations supporting residents of all ages. Michele has served on boards and committees including the White Rock Business Improvement Association, Soroptimists International of White Rock, the Rotary Club of White Rock, Peninsula Productions, The Semiahmoo Arts Society, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the City of White Rock. 

For decades, Michele has coached public speaking to a vast clientele with varying backgrounds. Her clients include media personalities, TED Talk speakers, business professionals, and political leaders, to name just a few.

Michele was elected as a first-term Councillor for the City of White Rock, having been elected to office in October 2022. She continues to teach online world-wide and volunteer in the community for several organizations.