I thrive on embracing challenges that lead to meaningful change. From building a thriving nonprofit, to orchestrating large-scale events, my journey has taken me through many diverse landscapes.Above all, my mission revolves around amplifying voices and fostering unity. I'm proud to be the founder of the L. A. Foundation, a nonprofit committed to redefining leadership in outdoor spaces. Building confidence and community through adventure, and striving to break down barriers and get women+ outside the L. A. Foundation offers outdoor education scholarships to bridge the BIPOC community into leadership roles in the outdoors. Now with 24 chapters across Canada and 37 volunteers the LAF community is growing quickly.My latest venture, Summit Within, reflects my passion for guiding individuals and organizational groups through transformative journeys. Through workshops focused on overcoming burnout, nurturing mental wellness, uncovering unconscious biases, and dismantling limiting beliefs, I create space to encourage others to embark on their unique path to growth. My goal is to help each individual facilitate their own holistic approach to a life best lived.My work through Summit Within is focused both on an individual level, nurturing an individual journey through sustainable growth, as well as a corporate level. We can't say holistic without approaching wellness from all angles. I love supporting organizations as they navigate their employees mental wellness, help them avoid burnout, build a healthy human-first culture, and uncover corporate unconscious biases through Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility workshops (IDEA workshops) to help companies create long-term connections with their employees. My passions don't end there. As a consultant I enjoy collaborating with organizations, providing strategic insights in community engagement, fundraising, and event management.With a heart full of gratitude, I reflect on my journey here. From cycling across Canada at 20 and raising over $16,000 for Prostate Cancer Canada; to starting a community that flourished into an incredible event company; to the recognition of my own mental health, needs and capacity that allowed for a beautiful transition from a large event-focused company to an impactful nonprofit with an incredible team; to the relationships I've been blessed with such as MEC, Red Bull, Arcteryx, Mammut, Fjallraven, Merrell and more. I excitedly aim to continue to make waves in fostering positive change. The journey has just begun.