Paula de Jong is a trailblazer in the Travel & Tourism industry and is one of the world’s biggest adventure seekers who has extensively traveled the globe before setting up the fastest growing start-up in the Sea to Sky www.squamishadventure.com Her company makes the raw Canadian outback easily accessible to all outdoor enthusiasts through personalized adventure packages that are tailored to suit individuals, couples and groups for locals, Lower Mainlanders, the US and beyond. Branded as the portal to all things Squamish she features local favourite businesses that have been carefully ‘adventure approved’ and provides information on special deals and current events.Fuelled by her passion for outdoor adventure she studied Resort Operation and Management at Selkirk College followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Economic Development & International Studies at SFU. Paula spent part of her time in Fiji at the University of The South Pacific to study the impact and sustainability of tourism in small communities. After Exploring Central America, Asia and India she decided to take her knowledge and experience closer to home to create a business model that would bring stability and sustainability to the growing, small community of Squamish, BC. Together with her team of cutting edge professionals she has developed a powerful digital platform of collaboration for the local tourism industry. Through partnerships with key community stakeholders and organizations she works closely with the Executives Suites Hotel and Resorts, the Squamish Chamber of Commerce and has been part of the 2014 re-branding team for the District of Squamish. She loves to inspire others to join her movement of the power of collaboration and regularly speaks at local events including a keynote presentation at TEDx Cafe Squamish.Paula will continue to stretch her entrepreneurial muscle and expand as she shares her passion for sustainable and accessible outdoor adventures with enthusiasts.