Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia | |
|---|---|
| 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
| Assumed office January 30, 2025 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor General | Mary Simon |
| Premier | David Eby |
| Preceded by | Janet Austin |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia (B.A.)[1] |
Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia CM OBC is a Canadian autism advocate and entrepreneur who is the 31st lieutenant governor of British Columbia, since January 30, 2025.[2][3] She is the viceregal representative of King Charles III in the province of British Columbia. Lisogar-Cocchia is the founder of the Pacific Autism Family Network.[4] She is the founder of Canada's largest independent spa chain, the Absolute Spa Group.[5] Lisogar-Cocchia is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.[6]
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- ^ "Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia announced as B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor". CTV News. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.