Jawad was born and raised in Tangier, Morocco; at a young age, he was always curious about traveling the globe to discover new countries, cultures, cuisines, and architecture. His passion for travel led him to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Operational Management of Hotels and Restaurants and a Master’s Degree in Strategy and Management of Hotel Operations.He took full advantage of his studies and started his career in event planning as a Sales Executive in Mövenpick Hotels in Morocco in 2015.

After moving to work with a national hotel brand, he had the opportunity to travel to different countries around the globe (Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Qatar, Morocco, to name a few) to present and promote the country as a tourist destination and the company he works for in a worldwide event.He moved to Canada in 2020 and worked for Bytown Catering in Ottawa as a Sales and Event Supervisor. He planned various events, which mainly consisted of weddings, and was excited to share his prior six years of event planning experiences he acquired around the globe.

Outside of work, he enjoys discovering the rest of Canada and capturing his finds by taking lots of pictures. His passion for cuisine brings him to restaurants and bars to uncover new dishes. He also enjoys watching sports, specifically basketball, soccer, and hockey.

Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Krynn relocated to Ottawa over 15 years ago to pursue studies in Hotel Restaurant Management and Business Marketing at Algonquin College.

She brings over 20 years of experience in the service and hospitality industry, including 10 years working at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club as part of the team that brought the LPGAs to Ottawa. Krynn also worked for an Ottawa-based media company for 4 years in a business development capacity, bringing food and cooking shows produced in Ottawa to broadcasters worldwide.

As a service-oriented professional, Krynn loves meeting new people and developing relationships into long-lasting partnerships. She thrives on exceeding expectations and learning new skills.

Krynn has considered Ottawa home for the last 15+ years and loves to enjoy everything this city offers, including its many festivals and stellar outdoor hiking and skiing trails, specifically in Gatineau Park. When she's not working, she enjoys traveling to faraway places and learning new languages, such as French and Spanish. A foodie at heart, Krynn constantly discovers new recipes and enjoys exploring Ottawa's excellent and ever-evolving culinary scene with friends.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Heidi graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, before heading off to Cape Breton University to complete her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Marketing. Following graduation, Heidireturned to Ottawa and worked primarily in the not-for-profit sector while completing her Wedding Planners certificate from the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada and her Social Media certificate from Algonquin College.

While Heidi has worked in administration, marketing, and advocacy, her true passion has always been in event planning. She spent the last ten years working at the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, planning and overseeing all major events, including an international women’s conference in Jerusalem. Her time at the diocese also included planning a provincial-wide conference and their annual AGMs, curating online and hybrid events, and growing their online presence through successful social media campaigns.

Volunteering and helping others were instilled in Heidi from a young age. So, when she isn’t working, she often volunteers within the Ottawa community. Heidi has volunteered with the Ottawa Police Cadet Corps for over 20 years, where she has received multiple awards for her dedication. In 2015, Heidilaunched the Women Helping Women Purse Project, where she gathered purses filled with various products, specifically feminine hygiene products. She donated them to Ottawa’s most vulnerable population. Thanks to her connections to the Ottawa Police, they offered their space and support, and the project grew to donate over 4,000 filled purses each year for 3 years. Heidi also sits on the Board of Directors for Kid-Safe Productions, which offers drama workshops and performances about kids’ mental health in a post-pandemic world.

Heidi enjoys spending her free time with her husband and dogs and can often be found exploring nature and traveling locally. In the winter, Heidi can be found on her snowmobile or hiking through the snow-covered trails. In the warmer months, Heidi enjoys playing softball, stand-up paddling, and visiting local community events.