The Nama-Save the Puppies Team.
We are four extremely passionate Event Management students in our final term at Fanshawe College. Nama-Save the Puppies is rooted in our team's wide range of passions; yoga, puppies, comunity and event planning. As a team, we share an extensive amount of expertise ranging across the entire Hospitality, Tourism and Service sector. Each of us are passionate and bring our diverse experiences and creativity to the Nama-Save the Puppies team. Get to know us each a bit more below.
Alicia DeCoito
As a student specializing in events planning, I am currently in my final semester of studies. With a rich background spanning over 15 in the hospitality industry in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles, I have acquired a wealth of experience. Additionally, I hold qualifications as a trained pastry chef and possess a diploma in hotel operations management. I believe that my diverse skill set positions me perfectly to effectively plan and execute a wide range of events. I take joy in connecting every detail to create truly memorable experiences for guests. I have an active lifestyle and love animals, so I thought ending my studies with a puppy yoga event would be a perfect fit.
Aya Hawari
I am currently completing my last semester at Fanshawe College in the Event Planning Program. I have a great passion for sports and I plan on becoming a Sports Event Manager. I have used my passion for staying active and my career in events to put together a dog yoga capstone project with my fellow team members!
Cashmere Leming
I am currently completing my Event Planning degree at Fanshawe College. I have approximately 10 years of experience in a wide range of jobs in the events, service and hospitality sector. I am a strong empath who has a deep love of people, animals and events and I take great pride in my creativity and interpersonal skills. I have experience in many roles including as a floor captain, event coordinator, event staff, arena usher, and head bartender. I intend to broaden my opportunities and build my skill set after graduation by taking the Wedding Planners Institute Certification with the intent of becoming a wedding-specialized coordinator in the future.
Nicole Budgell
Currently a Level 4 Event Planning student at Fanshawe College. I have 14 years of hospitality industry experience in various positions ranging from hostess to bartender to assistant general manager in different businesses. I am a lover of dogs and I am beginning to have an understanding and a passion for yoga. I am currently pursuing a career in the events industry, interviewing for various different positions for after graduation. I look forward to seeing where this career takes me and making meaningful connections as I go.