Alexis (Lexi) Ratz grew up in the Okanagan and spent many years exploring Vancouver Island and the lower mainland before discovering Terrace in 2022. Since her arrival here she has been struck by not only the natural beauty but the spirit of community here that she had been seeking for decades. An Associate Director of Specialized Services at Terrace District Community Services Society (TDCSS), Lexi manages the Foundry, a multi-disciplinary center for youth wellness, and is grateful every day for the way Terrace comes together to offer support to those who need it. Lexi is a lover of cats, nature, and music and can often be found in the forest or around a campfire strumming a guitar.