Renzo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Member of the Board of Directors at BioPharma Services. Since 2011, Renzo has been integral in expanding BioPharma Services’ clinical footprint into the USA and fortifying their Bioanalytical Lab operations to meet the growing volume demand. Prior to joining BioPharma, Renzo held senior executive management posts in …
With an academic background in Fashion Marketing and Creative Writing, Lauren Shirreffs started her career freelance writing for various publications, and hosting a popular column with an impressive monthly readership. In 2013, Lauren Shirreffs launched 2Social, Toronto’s celebrated creative agency, focusing specialty services in social media, digital marketing, and brand development. In a short time, 2Social …
Deirdre Kelly is an award-winning arts and fashion critic, features writer, investigative reporter and editor based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in a variety of national and international publications including Elle (USA), Marie Claire (UK), Vogue (Australia) and Canada’s Globe and Mail where for decades she was a prominent staff writer. The author of …
Olympian Alysha Newman sees no limits to how high she can truly go. On or off the track, Alysha lives to raise the bar wherever she goes! The Canadian pole vault record holder has won medals at both the Commonwealth and Pan Am Games and is eyeing a podium performance at the 2022 Summer Olympic …
Alex’s career in film and television has spanned over twenty years and a myriad of diverse projects. As a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC), Alex’s most notable work has been as a Production Manager on the action series Nikita, Transporter and Rogue. More recently he has served as Producer of the CSA …
Liam Robledo is a versatile graphic designer and recent graduate from Durham College. Liam recently rebranded the Commonwealth Fashion Council’s logo and creative assets. He loves to work as a team and brainstorm unique ideas for successful projects. His goal in life is to work with other artists and create a studio work environment.
A Fashion Business graduate who is passionate about the fashion film industry. Kseniia moved from St. Petersburg, Russia to Toronto 3 years ago following her dream to be Fashion educated and prove herself in the North America’s fashion market. She has worked with fashion brands and designers all over the world: Iceberg, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Elle …
Jodi has had a love for fashion when she drew her first dress pattern at the age of five. That’s when she discovered her passion is in the fashion world. Her life journey started at the faculty of fine arts in the city of Jasmine, Damascus (as an interior designer). Jodi moved to Dubai and …
Lara has enjoyed an acting career that spans more than 15 years, with credits across commercial, television, short and feature length mediums. Lara’s career had a huge boost with her leading role in the YTV television series ‘Monster Warriors’ on YTV of which they completed 52 episodes. Other notable film and television credits include ‘Radio …
Dion is a native Torontonian, growing up in the acting and fashion world. Essentially raised in a fashion house, she has become extremely familiar with the world. Her father, Stephan Caras created his brand with her mother together and currently works with the family as her brother heads the line with Stephan. Getting bit by …
Caprice Conners is a Toronto-based creative director and fashion stylist. In addition to working as an editorial stylist in traditional media and advertising campaigns, she has worked in different capacities styling for Rogers’ Sportsnet, Citytv’s Breakfast Television and The Shopping Channel. Her work as a costume designer has appeared in numerous television and independent film projects. After completing an education in …
Avaah Blackwell is a multilingual actress, versatile stunt performer and producer. Classically trained in Europe, Blackwell began her exciting career as a performer upon graduating from Prague Film School’s renowned “Acting for Film” pilot program at the top of her class. She produced acclaimed, female driven web series “Fan Girl Fights!” which launched both of …
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