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Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

A veteran of the events industry, Kristi began her career over 20 years ago when tradeshows and incentive programs were literally dropped on her desk on the first day of her new job straight out of college. It was love at first sight and she hasn’t looked back. 


Over the years, Kristi has developed and planned every format of program from 

A veteran of the events industry, Kristi began her career over 20 years ago when tradeshows and incentive programs were literally dropped on her desk on the first day of her new job straight out of college. It was love at first sight and she hasn’t looked back. 


Over the years, Kristi has developed and planned every format of program from conference to incentive, hybrid, live and virtual. Specializing in production and logistics, Kristi is passionate about working with clients to deliver engaging and thoughtful events. 


When she’s not planning the next client event, you can catch Kristi planning her next adventures with her husband, four teenagers and two adorable Labs; Max and Kala.

Bruno Maceno, Event Manager

Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

With over 12 years of experience in event management across three countries, Ireland, Brazil and Canada, Bruno has contributed to many different fronts, as humanitarian projects, branding activations, corporate conventions and incentive campaigns. He has always been passionate by event production, project management and account management

With over 12 years of experience in event management across three countries, Ireland, Brazil and Canada, Bruno has contributed to many different fronts, as humanitarian projects, branding activations, corporate conventions and incentive campaigns. He has always been passionate by event production, project management and account management, after 2 years working at RBI supporting all sort of events for Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes in USA and Canada. 


When Bruno is not travelling for work, he loves to discover new places and countries with his husband, go for long hikes with his dog and inviting all his friends for endless Brazilian barbecues in their backyard oasis.

Chelsea Petz, Event Manager

Kristi Piukkala (Contini), Director of Operations

Chelsea Petz, Event Manager

As a highly motivated event professional with over 10 years in the industry, Chelsea brings a devised passion to the team.  From planning large events of over 5000+people to intimate dinner gatherings, she handles each with devotion and care.

Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids and two dogs. She also 

As a highly motivated event professional with over 10 years in the industry, Chelsea brings a devised passion to the team.  From planning large events of over 5000+people to intimate dinner gatherings, she handles each with devotion and care.

Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids and two dogs. She also loves to bake and discover new recipes and enjoys watching classic movies.

Fay Edwards, Event Manager

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

Chelsea Petz, Event Manager

Fay has a wealth of experience in brand activation and sponsorship programs delivering experiences across North America at CES, SXSW, and Salesforce plus AMEX and OLG to name a few.

As a member of the Sandbox Event Management team, she is excited to continue her career with a fresh perspective and new ideas for every project she works o

Fay has a wealth of experience in brand activation and sponsorship programs delivering experiences across North America at CES, SXSW, and Salesforce plus AMEX and OLG to name a few.

As a member of the Sandbox Event Management team, she is excited to continue her career with a fresh perspective and new ideas for every project she works on.

When Fay is not spending time with her family and friends traveling, you will find Fay screaming on a zipline in every country she visits. 

Lindsay West, Event Manager

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

Lindsay joins Sandbox with over 5 years of corporate event experience. From in person to virtual, social to educational and from small to large scale events, she is passionate about producing thoughtful and memorable experiences for guests and stakeholders.


In her spare time, you can find Lindsay enjoying the local restaurant scene, drinki

Lindsay joins Sandbox with over 5 years of corporate event experience. From in person to virtual, social to educational and from small to large scale events, she is passionate about producing thoughtful and memorable experiences for guests and stakeholders.


In her spare time, you can find Lindsay enjoying the local restaurant scene, drinking copious amounts of coffee, or planning the next camping trip.

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

Dana Adkin, Senior Coordinator

  Dana joins Sandbox Events with 15 years of sales experience with the past 8 focused on the hospitality industry.  Having previously managed large-scale venues with Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, she is passionate about finding spaces that inspire her clients and will work tirelessly to find the right fit.


Being a self-professed foodie, D

  Dana joins Sandbox Events with 15 years of sales experience with the past 8 focused on the hospitality industry.  Having previously managed large-scale venues with Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, she is passionate about finding spaces that inspire her clients and will work tirelessly to find the right fit.


Being a self-professed foodie, Dana enjoys trying new foods and restaurants and especially new wines. She recently moved to the Ottawa Valley with her husband and daughter and enjoys hosting friends and family around the lake.

Christelle Yigan- Kohoe, Bilingual Event Coordinator

Christelle Yigan- Kohoe, Bilingual Event Coordinator

Christelle Yigan- Kohoe, Bilingual Event Coordinator

  Christelle joins our team with over 5 years of Hospitality and Tourism experience. She has a passion for customer service and truly creating an exceptional experience from beginning to end. She can't wait to jump in and get started working to support all our clients on their event needs! 


In Christelle's free time she enjoys volunteering

  Christelle joins our team with over 5 years of Hospitality and Tourism experience. She has a passion for customer service and truly creating an exceptional experience from beginning to end. She can't wait to jump in and get started working to support all our clients on their event needs! 


In Christelle's free time she enjoys volunteering with organizations that help francophone newcomers to Canada, exploring new places or in a singing session with her choir. 

Misha Sirois, Bilingual Event Coordinator

Christelle Yigan- Kohoe, Bilingual Event Coordinator

Christelle Yigan- Kohoe, Bilingual Event Coordinator

Misha comes to Sandbox with a strong sense of client service having spent most of her working life in client-facing positions and the last 5 years in events and conference organizing for large corporations.


Having lived most of her life overseas, Misha brings an open mind and strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills to the job.

She is

Misha comes to Sandbox with a strong sense of client service having spent most of her working life in client-facing positions and the last 5 years in events and conference organizing for large corporations.


Having lived most of her life overseas, Misha brings an open mind and strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills to the job.

She is bilingual and an (extreme) fitness buff and is relocating to Calgary with her dogs in the near future to catch up on lost time in the (ski) hills after the past few years as a flatlander.

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