I'm one of those rarities-a Vancouver native.  I grew up here on the West Side and now live in Pt Grey.  Although I've lived in Toronto for 9 years and in London, England for another 3 years, and travelled extensively, I can't imagine living anywhere else!
 
My youngest 2 children attended Lord Byng and Shawnigan Lake schools so as a parent I know what's important to you when considering schools & neighbourhoods for your family.
 
I seem to spend my life on the West Side including Downtown, whether I'm working with clients or getting to spinning at Sweatco at 7am.  Having lived & travelled in other parts of the world I appreciate that while our city is relatively small, it offers so much.
 
I grew up reading the real estate ads with my Dad so I guess you could say I've been in real estate most of my life.  I also have over 20 years of professional marketing and sales experience both in real estate and working in the corporate field. 
 
Away from real estate I'm your typical Vancouverite-spinning, yoga, Pilates, outside on the hills of Pt Grey or enjoying all the great restaurants we have here.
 
There are also lots of ways to make a difference in Vancouver.  My choices are:
  • providing a bursary to a grade 12 student at Lord Byng who is going into a real estate related field
  • volunteer on the VSO Lovers' Ball fund raising committee
  • cooking for Dinner with Mom at Friends for Life
  • the Shoes for Kids program at the YWCA
  • Kiva www.kiva.org   Loans That Change Lives around the world
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & CIBC Run for the Cure
  • almost anything to do with cats and dogs