Karen Christensen

Name: Karen Christensen Employer: Castanet City: Kelowna Occupation: Glorified Pixel Pusher Tell us about your job: I create things of beauty. Tell us about yourself: I graduated from MBSS in 1984 and  from Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in 1995 with a degree in Electronic Communication Design. What do you do for fun? I like to spend time with my […]

Dennis Walker

Name: Dennis Walker Employer: So Country Internet Radio City: Penticton and Cranbrook Occupation: Station owner and morning show host. Tell us about your job: I’ve been a radio announcer for close to 40 years , and more than 25 have been based out of Penticton. I approach radio with a closeness to what’s happening in the communities I talk about. Tell us […]

Katrina Hansen

Name: Katrina Hansen Employer: Me! More specifially Pinned Boutique City: Kelowna Occupation: Owner/Operator of Pinned Boutique Tell us about your job: I get to be myself, hang out with my husband and meet the coolest people in our little boutique. Tell us about yourself: I’m a sincere yogini who loves pin-up and goth styles, 40s swing and death metal music. […]

Alex Draper

Name: Alex Draper Employer: West Kelowna Warriors  and Shutout Sports Collectibles City: Rutland Occupation: Director of business operations Tell us about your job: I do all the marketing and game day operations for the Warriors. I also own Shutout Sports, an autographed sports memorabilia company that has helped charities more than $40,000 in 6 years. Tell us about yourself: I’m […]

Hailey Rilkoff

Name: Hailey Rilkoff Employer: Downtown Vernon Association City: Vernon Occupation: Events and promotions coordinator Tell us about your job: I love working with downtown business owners and managers to strengthen the downtown business environment through marketing and promotional campaigns. I also get to activate our public space through events that celebrate our community, culture and city. Tell us about yourself: I […]

Mohini Singh

Name: Mohini Singh Employer: Ministry of Agriculture/City of Kelowna City: Kelowna Occupation: Communications officer and city councillor Tell us about your job: Dealing with Agricultural issues and dealing with issues important to the citizens of Kelowna. Tell us about yourself: I am an immigrant from India. When I first arrived I went to BCIT and took broadcast journalism. I worked […]

Natalia Jastrzab

Name: Natalia Jastrzab Employer: Big White Ski Resort City: Kelowna Occupation: Communications Manager Tell us about your job: My team and I cover everything communications-related, including social media, public relations, media relations,  photography ad videography – plus lots of bits and pieces in between! Tell us about yourself: Originally from Sydney, Australia, I worked for Australia’s biggest women’s […]

Scott Viala

Name: Scott Viala Employer: Global Fitness City: Kelowna Occupation: Strength and Conditioning Coach Tell us about your job: Every day I get to do my dream job: I work with athletes and people who want to live a better and healthier life. My training approach has evolved in the 10-plus years I have been a trainer and is […]

Christie Martel

  Name: Christie Martel Employer: Myself, through The House Phoenix City: I live in Kelowna but my business is worldwide Occupation: Online retailer Tell us about your job: My spouse Stephen and I operate two online stores on Etsy and Amazon.  We make and sell made-to-order macrame hangings that are used as wedding backdrops, curtains or for home decor.  […]

Taiya Ahola

Name: Taiya Ahola Employer: Okanagan College and The Downtown Marina City: Kelowna Occupation: Accountant Tell us about your job: First of all, I know it sounds dry! But really there is a lot more to it. I am currently doing my CPA designation so my roles are continually evolving. I am thoroughly enjoying the learning process and am […]