Born and raised in Mississauga First Nation, Ricki Lea serves as the Community Emergency Management Coordinator(CEMC) for Mississauga First Nation, a role she began in October 2023. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to community well-being, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. She values her strong working relationship with the Town of Blind River and continues to be inspired by the people she works alongside and the community she proudly serves.