HSCA Spotlight: In 5 Questions or Less
The HSCA Spotlight will introduce (or reintroduce) our community to HSCA staff, volunteers, and members of the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community. If you know of a resident interested in participating in the HSCA Spotlight Series, email Stephanie.c@hsca.ca with SUBJECT LINE: HSCA Spotlight. We know our community is full of awesome residents and captivating stories and we’re hoping to share that with everyone!
“Hillhurst is where I grew up and I’m now a Sunnyside resident. I am energized by the opportunity to further support and engage with our community. Sustainable food systems have long been a passion of mine. I’ve always felt compelled to foster the connection between food, wellbeing, and community. Plus, I’m biased and think the HSCA Farmers Market is the best in the city!”
As part of the HSCA Spotlight Series, allow us to introduce you to Emily. Emily recently joined the HSCA Team and we’re thrilled to welcome her as our Community Programs Coordinator & HSCA Farmers’ Market Manager. You can spot Emily at our Saturday Farmers’ Market, HSCA’s Monday’s Sustainable Food Programming, or riding her bike around our community. Here’s a spotlight of Emily… in 5 Questions or Less!
1. What drew you to this role?
Hillhurst is where I grew up and I’m now a Sunnyside resident. I am energized by the opportunity to further support and engage with our community. Sustainable food systems have long been a passion of mine. I’ve always felt compelled to foster the connection between food, wellbeing, and community. Plus, I’m biased and think the HSCA Farmers Market is the best in the city!
2. What’s your favourite part about the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community?
Diversity, inclusion, engagement.
The passionate community members! Everything I’ve learned about this community has been from local leaders. There are so many motivated, compassionate, grass roots individuals that create our amazing network!
3. What is your most used emoji?
Heart eye emoji almost always directed at food or mountain views
4. Tell us a fun fact!
I love rollercosters and the feeling of falling. It’s almost impossible for me to get dizzy so I enjoy all the rides that everyone dislikes hahaha
5. What is your favourite dish or meal to cook?
Tacos! Anything with cilantro and lime! So that spans a lot of Latin American and South Asian cuisine. It’s really difficult to choose favourites…