ourteam

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.

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.

  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.

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 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.

Mena is a passionate event professional, and loves everything about the meetings and events industry.

Before joining Sandbox, Mena has worked on the supplier and corporate planner side. She holds a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation and Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification. Mena is known for always

having a smile on her face and her friendly demeanour.

Mena recently moved to the west coast and when she is not planning events, she is exploring Vancouver Island, is an avid hiker, and enjoys travelling.

  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 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.

Samantha joins Sandbox with over 6 years of event experience in the industry. From managing elaborate corporate events and intimate wedding celebrations to planning large-scale concerts and music events with The Royal Conservatory of Music. She is passionate in creating significant and memorable events for her clients!

Outside of work Samantha can be found out on a walk listening to some Ed  Sheeran, or exploring all kinds of cuisines and restaurants.