Growth, passion, and contribution. These have been my guiding principles over the course of my life and continue to shape my career as I embark on meaningful projects that change the world.Along this journey, I learned many practical life lessons, none more important than the immense value in following my intuition and taking the road less travelled, as testing as it may be. This philosophy empowers me to consistently get outside my comfort zone and put myself in situations that push me to adapt and grow. It is through this mantra that I have been able to build on my humble beginnings and grow into my profession and as a social impact business leader.Being in a position of leadership, my mission is to inspire and bring passion and excellence to every project, team and individual that I cross paths with. My role is to uplift, evoke confidence, foster team unity and purpose in our collective work. I do this through integrity, focusing on service, being mindful of the big picture and embracing the challenges that present themselves for us to overcome through creativity and persistence.These values along with over 15 years of experience in diverse environments like Hospitality, Tourism, Real Estate and Event Management has refined my ability to successfully manage multiple high-profile projects under tight timelines, in fast-paced environments and with immense attention to detail, diplomacy and responsibility. Global Experiences: ❖ Leadership role in 4 international events: 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, 2017 Invictus Game, and the 2015 Pan Am & Para Pan Am Games, all while successfully leading the Toronto Cider Festival ❖ Developed cultural awareness and adaptability through experiential travel to over 40 countries across 6 continents over a span of 4 calendar years, while achieving continuous personal and professional growth ❖ Facilitated 3 grand openings of international hospitality venues Pioneering Successes: ❖ Co-founded Stellar Experiences in 2021, a social impact startup delivering luxury adventure and wellness experiences❖ Co-founded Toronto Cider Festival Inc., an award-winning festival & Canada’s largest cider festival❖ Co-founded Traveller’s Paradise, a 5-star vacation rental experience in Blue Mountains, Ontario Community Awards: ❖ Awarded the 2019 Top 30 Under 30 Ontario Hostelry Award ❖ Finalist for 2018 Premier's Awards, recognizing the social and economic contribution to Ontario ❖ Awarded the 2014 Ontario Hostelry Institute Event Management Award