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NetworkinginVan is privileged to have some fantastic feature writers for the site – sharing their insight on events, tips on networking and more! Check out their blog posts here.

Matthew Chong
Company & Position: British Columbia Institute of Technology - Marketing and Communications Strategist
Fave networking events: VBOT, BCAMA, Lean Startup groups, Entrepreneur’s Meetup groups, Business Book Clubs.
Vices: Rock Climbing, Business Books, Any kind of tea, orange sherbert flavored jelly beans and wine.
Twitter: @mjmchong Blog: The Pinstriped Suit

Lisa Dalla Vecchia
Company & Position: Career Management Centre at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University: Manager, Corporate Communications & Outreach
Fave networking events: Anything social-media related and SFU-related (especially as organized by student business clubs)
Vices: Coffee-flavoured food and drink, and trail mix
Twitter: @lmdallavecchia

Carolyn De Voest
Company and Position: Better Your Best Coaching; Principal
Vices: Live score tennis, playing outside with friends, connecting inspiring people, knitting.
Facebook: Facebook.com/betteryourbest
Twitter: @betteryourbest

Manpreet Dhillon
Company & Position:Into Essence Coaching, Business Essence Coach and Founder, Be Your Own Best Friend Network
Fave networking events: Those that have passionate people from different walks of life around various topic areas, leadership events, conferences, goddess events and parties
Vices: Travelling, Ice cream, Events that have interesting conversation and people, Books and Tetris
Twitter: @into_essence, @manpreetd, @byobfnetwork

Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson
Company: Shepa Learning Company
Position: Networking experts, authors, speakers
Fave networking events: Elevators, airplanes and of course Vancouver Board of Trade events
Twitter: @shepalearning

Katie Jeanes
Company & Position: Founder and CEO, A Little More Good
Fave networking events: anything Networking in Van approved, dinner parties and board game nights.
Vices: tea, swearing and pinterest
Twitter: @katiejeanes Blog: alittlemoregood.com

Jerrie Lynn Morrison
Company & Position: The Vancouver Board of Trade, Communications and Events Intern
Fave Networking Events: I like everything I’ve been to so far: VBOT, BCAMA, CPRS, IABC, Toastmasters, EAC, STC, BCITMA, Word on the Street, Screenwriting Meetups, TWUC, Higher Bracket, and events at The Network Hub. I also hope to check out SCWIST, PWAC and Northern Voice. Vancouver is a great place for networking, especially if you’re in the midst of exploring or changing careers.
Twitter: @JLggM

Jessica Robson
Company & Position: lululemon athletica, leadership and development coordinator
Fave networking: events that rally people around their passion – from run groups to BCHRMA member events to round table discussions and knitting groups, getting in touch with people living their passion creates enduring connections.
Vices: yoga, peanut butter, running, granola. ice cream. antiquing, reading, geeking out in chapters. oh… and did i mention peanut butter?
Twitter: @jess_robson Blog: A Little More Good – Vancouver

Jason Sarai
Company & Position: Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities; Manager/Events Planner at Celebrini Fine Art & Music; Co-Founder of 1Karma Events
Fave networking events: Events that blend different types of businesses or professionals with similar personalities & backgrounds. Annual General Meetings (AGM) for Corporations, Rotary Club, Fundraisers, University Alumni Events, Cycling club & Fitness related activities, 1Karma Events – Annual Horserace’s event, Forum Groups/roundtable discussions
Vices: All Sports, Ice Cream, Art & Music, Fashion, Social Media
Twitter: @jasonsarai @celebrini_art @Fraserview_RC
Blog/Business Site: jasonsarai.com, celebrinifineart.com, 1Karma coming soon

Liz Sauve
Bio: Aspiring Communications and Public Relations Professional
Fave Networking Events: Anything YWiB, supporting strong female leaders, or in support of a cause close to my heart.
Vices: Italian food, retail therapy, red wine (particularly if it’s from BC!), great conversation, TV
Twitter: @lizsauve Blog: lizsauve.wordpress.com

Michele Soregaroli
Company & Position: Transformation Catalyst Corp, Co-Founder + Business Differentiation Coach
Fave networking events: FWE, smaller Board of Trade events, fundraisers
Vices: Big meaty books of all sorts, cultural adventures, fireplaces, ABBA & cheese
Twitter: @MSoregaroli