Veronica Funk – Autumn Dreaming

Aliser Ramos has a certain devotion to seeing local businesses succeed. It stems from a concept her parents instilled in Ramos from a young age: to fight for what she believes in. Moving to Canada 12 years ago, she knew she wanted to do something meaningful.

“I want to make sure women feel like they are supported in their lives when they work here, and that work is secondary, but that it is a fun and rewarding environment as well.”

Dorothy Smith helped young people find their passions and plan their futures for three decades before recently retiring.