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Who We Are

Association, Meeting and Event Specialists

You can create an outstanding first impression for your event or association by making sure you have outstanding support. Rest assured that this is exactly what you will get with Sea to Sky Meeting and Association Management. No matter what our role is, we always deliver professional, friendly service.

Sarah Lowis, CMP, CMM, CAE, BA (French)

Founder and Impact Officer

Sarah strives to make the world a better place by helping organizations thrive through managing their conferences, events, and associations, in Canada and around the World. As Impact Officer she provides strategic leadership and guidance, pertaining to the management of the company she founded and its clients, in areas such as continuous improvement, finance, business development, human resources and training and education. She is passionate about the performing arts and environmental conservation and is currently serving as President of the Living Forest Institute and President of the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts.

Sarah is a Past President of Meeting Professionals International, BC Chapter, and was the first person in British Columbia to achieve the Certified Meeting Manager designation (1999). She achieved her Certified Meeting Professional designation in 1997 and her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree, French major, from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec and  speaks English and French.

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I love being part of a winning team and exceeding expectations. Working together with my team mates, clients and suppliers, we set goals, make plans to achieve them, and then deliver what we promised and more. I feel a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction every time!

Ian Holliday, BA (Econ)

President

Ian directs the Sea to Sky team and oversees and manages client projects. He has more than twenty years of experience planning and staging conferences, events, trade shows and meetings spanning six continents, twelve countries and all the major Canadian cities. Ian started his career in Ottawa working with an association management company before moving to Vancouver. He has taught event and conference management courses at a private institution. Before his career in meeting planning, he spent ten years in sales and sales management. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree (Economics) from the University of Waterloo.

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I love working with the talented Sea to Sky team and combining our experience to meet all challenges, whether they are strategic, logistical or financial. I am satisfied when our clients’ experience is such that it is an easy decision for them to hire us again and we develop a long lasting partnership.

Sherri Corrie, MPA, BA

Senior Project Manager

Sherri has been working in the fields of research, administration, communication, marketing and project management since the late 1990s. Her varied background supports Sea to Sky in its Association Management business. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Arts from Laval University. She speaks English and French.

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Working with Association Executives who are passionate about their profession is really rewarding on many levels. Working with Sea to Sky’s team is rewarding each day!

Brittany Minskip, CMP, Event Management Diploma

Senior Project Manager

Since joining Sea to Sky in 2014, Brittany has advanced to Senior Project Manager gaining valuable conference and association experience including managing conference logistics, registration, accommodation, membership, site selection, volunteers, transportation, servicing sponsors and exhibits, and producing social events. Brittany graduated from the Art Institute of Vancouver with an Event Management diploma

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I love knowing that all the hard work our team does is benefiting organizations and the amazing work they do. Working with our team is both rewarding and satisfying. We are all so eager to teach, learn and grow together while striving to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Katrina Sutela, BHM

Project Manager

Katrina has a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree and over 10 years experience in project coordination working with a destination management company and previously Sea to Sky. After 5 years in Finland working in office management, Katrina is delighted to be back continuing her career in conference and association management. She speaks Finnish and English

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The best part about the work we do is helping people, be it either by registering attendees for an event or helping members get the most out of their membership and then seeing registrants and members at events and engaged

Masoomeh Taghizade, MA

Project Manager

Masoomeh began her professional journey as an international relations manager, where she discovered her passion for event and conference management. She has more than ten years of experience in the events and conferences industry. Prior to joining Sea to Sky, she served as the conference project manager and partnerships development manager in several event organizing companies operating between Iran, Germany and Lithuania. Fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish, she holds a master’s degree in Translation Studies.

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I love how conferences bring people together to learn, share ideas and network. Seeing months of hard team work come to life is so rewarding, and I’m proud to be part of Sea to Sky, where I can collaborate with professional colleagues to create meaningful experiences that inspire growth and connections.

Marilyn Lawrie

Sponsorship and Exhibit Sales Manager

Marilyn has more than 20 years of experience in business development consulting in many industries. She has an innate ability to empathize with and influence people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Her expertise in sales management and marketing comes from working with associations, small businesses, and international corporations. Marilyn’s specialty knowledge in health care marketing ensures a solid understanding of the ethical requirements in sourcing new, viable partners or working with sensitivity within an established network.

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I love making sales and the more the better! It is my sincere pleasure to assist our clients in facilitating a financially successful event – and helping their sponsors and exhibitors gain maximum exposure and return on investment for their commitment.

Lydia Eggers, BCom

Bookkeeper, Lead and Associations

Lydia is responsible for Sea to Sky’s accounting function. She has more than twenty years of experience providing management and clients with detailed and accurate accounting reports and project costs in support of strategic decision making. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and Accounting. Lydia speaks English and German.

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I love perfection in numbers and am never satisfied unless everything balances.

Kim McLaren, CPA, CGA

Bookkeeper, Projects

Kim has more than 20 years of experience with bookkeeping and accounting functions and holds her CPA, CGA designation.  She brings with her a love for numbers and ensures all financial transactions are tracked and reported accurately in order to provide a clear picture of our clients’ finances. When Kim isn’t preparing balanced statements, she is an avid traveller and loves to visit and explore new places. 

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Life is like accounting….better when it’s balanced.

Aidan Fay, BA

Senior Project Coordinator

Aidan has a Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Sociology, Minor in Geographic Information Systems) from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. His specialization in statistics and demographics developed a strong understanding of the fundamentals of project coordination. He honed these skills in his most recent position as an Event and Project Coordinator based out of the Sunshine Coast, BC. The Sea to Sky team has provided Aidan with an avenue to continue developing his proficiency in event-based interactions and association management projects. Aidan speaks English and is improving his French. 

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My favourite aspect of event coordination is the satisfaction that comes from seeing the results of your planning and execution. Successfully bringing people together on a personal level is what makes the industry so rewarding.

Vivian Trieschmann, BBA

Senior Project Coordinator

Vivian has a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management at Capilano University in Vancouver, Canada and a Bachelor degree in Business Management from the PUC University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has more than ten years of experience in the travel industry and recently discovered her passion for the Meetings and Events Industry. Vivian speaks English and Portuguese.

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Being part of the Sea to the Sky team is an amazing experience. The possibility to provide the best solutions and services to our clients, while working with this fantastic team really excites me.

Tessa Clooney, MA-SLP

Project Coordinator

Tessa has a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and has recently retired from Island Health after 28 years specializing in Alternative Augmentative Communication Technology and Dysphagia Management. While working at Island Health Tessa participated in the coordination of conferences and education opportunities. During this time, she recognized the need for and value of ongoing education, continued learning and the importance of enhancing professional skills through shared knowledge.

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Delighted to be a part of the Sea to Sky team ensuring well organized conferences, programs, and positive experiences in learning for the benefit of our clients and all those who participate.

Francisca Padilla, BMT, DMT

Project Coordinator

Francisca has a Diploma in Tourism Management International at Capilano University in Vancouver, Canada, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ecotourism Project Management at DUOC UC in Santiago, Chile. She has experience in hospitality and special events planning in Chile and New Zealand. She has recently discovered her interest in the meetings and conferences sector where she wants to continue learning and growing professionally. Francisca speaks English and Spanish.

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Something I love about conferences and events is that you can meet people from all over the world and with different interests. I am grateful to be part of the Sea to Sky team, to continue to grow in the industry, and to provide the best service at all times.

Anna Sukhikh, BA

Project Coordinator

Anna has a Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Linguistics, Minor in French) from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada). During her studies, she has administered a number of in-person and online research conferences with her roles varied from a coordinator to the chair of organizing committee. Joining S2S team and Meetings and Events Industry contributes to her passion for communication and project-oriented work. Anna speaks English, Russian, and French. 

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When it comes to communication in professional environment, nothing can compare with people gathering to discuss their agenda, establish new contacts, or celebrate the achievements. With this respect, my job gives me a sense of belonging to different industries’ developments as well as brings joy when an event is acknowledged successful by its participants.

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