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I see every interaction as a chance to make a meaningful impact. My career started at 11 with a small landscaping business, where I discovered the power of truly understanding people's needs to create real change. Even something as simple as a manicured lawn can positively impact their day. This lesson has been my compass throughout a winding career path.Now, with a UBC Sauder education and a diverse skill set, I've gone from tending gardens to nurturing the growth of organizations. I'm driven by a passion for excellence and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Let's connect and explore how we can make an impact together.--As a Manager of Portfolio Strategy at GetFresh Ventures, I work directly with founders to drive enterprise value within our purpose-driven portfolio as they grow anywhere from Pre-Seed to Series-B: through revenue development, fundraising, IPOs, debt financing, or alternative funding routes. In addition to providing strategic expertise to our portfolio, I also work closely with our team to constantly improve/refine our offerings both to clients and investors to secure the highest possible investment returns for all parties.Outside of working with purpose-driven companies, I’ve supported non-profit organizations both as an advisor and as a volunteer. One organization I’m particularly passionate about is the Crisis Centre, for which I provided both advisory and led classroom speeches as a youth educator for 4 years. I found success in breaking down complex issues, like mental health, for youth who may be exposed to challenging situations.

Listed skills include Food And Beverage, Multi Task And Handle High Volume Workloads, Sales And Marketing, Hospitality, and 10 others.