About the Author

Where it all began...

Hello! I’m Heidi, born and raised in Ottawa, but my heart belongs to the

East Coast of Canada.

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My husband and I live in a small town just outside of the Nation's capital.

We have a small dog named Tonka and spend much of our free time camping,

snowmobiling, and relaxing with friends and family.   

I graduated from Algonquin College in 2008 with an advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing. Just a few months later I was on my way to Cape Breton University, where I completed my Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing. In 2012 I completed my Wedding Planners Certificate through WPIC. 

Following my graduation, I began working in marketing, administration, and sales.

I quickly realized that my true passion was in event planning. I found myself volunteering for every work event possible. In June of 2016, I began my role as Conference & Event Coordinator for The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. This is the role that ignited my passion, and changed my job into my career! 

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I am a big believer in philanthropy, and have volunteered with many organizations and not-for-profits for almost two decades. In my volunteer work, anytime something event related comes up, I jump on the opportunity to organize it. Most recently, I began planning a summer exchange for a youth program. While plans had to be pushed due to the pandemic, I feel confident that we will be on our way in summer of 2021.

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In my work, I oversee an average of 45 events per year. My events can range from large meetings to multi-day, multi-venue, 300+ participants with several moving pieces. I have organized local, provincial, and international events and conferences. Most recently, with the pandemic, I have begun organizing and moderating large conferences online. There is always something new to learn and I am grateful for the opportunities to live out my passion!