Born and raised in Ontario, I moved to Kamloops in 2015. My passion for gardening and all things plant-related led me to complete a Horticulture Management diploma in 2021 at Thompson Rivers University. After a few years in the industry, I decided to expand my skills and am currently a fourth-year Bachelor of Communications and Digital Journalism student, specializing in public relations and minoring in marketing. Gardening remains a cornerstone of my life, along with my two dogs, Geoff and Jyn, and my cat, Lenore. I also volunteer with Sammy’s Forgotten Felines, a non-profit cat rescue, where I foster cats and create the organization’s member newsletter. This year, I am embarking on an entrepreneurial journey by starting a landscape consulting and design firm with an old colleague.