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I’m a storyteller turned military community advocate. Growing up as a Sea Cadet taught me to respect what the military does for Canada, so when an opportunity came to move across the country and work at CFB Esquimalt, I took the leap. What followed were two years of discovering amazing stories about amazing people—and realizing their stories needed telling in ways that made an impact.

The Toronto-to-Victoria move was a big gamble that paid off in ways I never expected. Between discovering the perfect apple pie spots along the Trans-Canada Highway and cranking Def Leppard while driving scenic routes that still blow my mind, I found myself putting down roots in a community that felt like home from day one.

I loved telling military stories, but I also realized that my own community needed a storyteller too. That’s when the Kozak Herald came to life—giving the Island’s vibrant and active Ukrainian community the platform and representation they need. The Kozak Herald became my way of serving my community.

These days, I split my time between PR studies at UVic, advocating for veteran organizations, and working on my next perfect apple pie recipe. I’m always looking for that human connection that makes everything else make sense.

Currently enjoying the perfect combination of small-town community vibes with big-city coffee quality that only Victoria can provide.

Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Kozak Herald
Former CFB Esquimalt publication editor
Military community advocate
Def Leppard devotee
Island life enthusiast