It Takes An Incredible Team To Make Incredible Connections

Cat’s passion for matchmaking and connecting people via modern dating outlets has kept her at VIDA since 2010. A matchmaker for years, she also managed the matchmaking team before becoming VIDA’s General Manager, and now the COO. Cat excels at building and shaping VIDA’s core teams, and searches far and wide to find the best people to manage them. She’s also lived all over the world, which gives her a unique understanding of dating in different areas. Cat is passionate about raising her three bilingual children, living a healthy and natural lifestyle and exploring the outdoors locally and across the globe.

With a Master’s in organizational leadership, Meagan leads and inspires VIDA’s entire team. A true dating expert, she ensures VIDA stays on the forefront of matchmaking, using the best sites, apps, and technology for VIDA’s clients. She’s dedicated to helping men and women find their ‘someone special,’ and especially enjoys keeping up with clients after they have found The One through VIDA.

With an MBA in Human Resources and 15 years of corporate experience, Maithreyi is a valuable asset to VIDA’s team. She loves being connected to co-workers all over the world who are dedicated to the common goal of helping people find love. Maithreyi speaks 6 different languages, and enjoys DIY interior decorating projects, dancing, and reading fantasy fiction. An avid traveler, she looks forward to her yearly beach vacation with her family.

Armed with a bright social personality and a cheerful disposition, she’s a dedicated matchmaker for VIDA’s clients. With her natural talent for “getting” people and her extensive background in sales and marketing, she quickly became VIDA’s lead strategist and helps her team of matchmakers formulate a detailed strategy for each client. In her spare time, she helps out her husband with his small business, runs around minding her beloved kiddos and keeps the household going. She also somehow finds time to volunteer for Meals on Wheels and keep up with a large group of friends, whom she sees regularly and invites over weekly for the Sunday games (Go Broncos!) Besides being great at getting her clients on dates, she’s also known for her cooking and entertaining skills.

In addition to leading VIDA’s dedicated team of Scouts, Isabel also works hand-in-hand with the Matchmakers to ensure client accounts run smoothly behind the scenes. She love being part of a team of people working hard to find clients the love of their lives. In her spare time, she loves reading crime and fantasy novels. An avid Harry Potter fan, Isabel also enjoys listening to podcasts and doing arts & crafts projects.

Sabine has been a professional stylist since receiving her Bachelor’s in Design in 2012. Since then, she’s developed her own line of accessories, worked for a major fashion label making bespoke clothing, and even did a stint in the wardrobe department on a Netflix production. Sabine has also styled numerous photo and video shoots, and likes to make short films in her spare time. An avid sewer, she makes many of her own clothes and brings a unique understanding of how clothes fit to her styling endeavors. She loves meeting VIDA clients from all over the world, and believes understanding what makes someone tick is the foundation for helping them find their ideal partner. In her spare time, she likes to draw, listen to podcasts, stay active and cook tasty vegetarian food.

Loren has been in the beauty industry since her college days, when she started styling other dorm residents from head-to-toe for campus events. She decided to pursue a cosmetology license, learning all about color theory and how to dress different body types. She got her professional start working for L’Oreal, and has since worked as a licensed cosmetologist at a variety of spas, salons, schools and trade shows. Her experience doing custom alterations gives her valuable insight into how clothes fit, and she also has her own image consulting business called Hey, Good Lookin’ where she specializes in styling professional performance groups. It’s a calling that’s close to her heart – she’s been a Barbershop singer since she was 13, and has competed internationally.

Lorraine has almost 20 years of experience managing teams and clients, most recently working for a global financial services form. She’s a seasoned pro at reading people and understanding what makes them tick. That intuition helps her find each client an array of highly compatible matches – and she celebrates when one of them turns out to be The One! She is thrilled that she’s able to do it all while working remotely and spending as much time as possible with her young son. In her spare time, Lorraine loves to cook and dabbles in catering.

Ellie is a veteran matchmaker who always makes sure everything goes exceedingly well for her clients, and also manages VIDA’s team of photo analysts and retouching experts. She is kind, caring, and empathetic, a result of the exciting life she once led while living in a very remote village in Mexico and learning about the realities that others face. Her background is in public health and social services. Besides helping her clients find their ideal dates, she’s busy being an awesome mom.

Dianne has over a decade of experience in operations and project management, and she absolutely loves building relationships with clients. She’s a skilled interviewer, and adept at getting to the heart of what’s truly important to make a partnership work, and then finding compatible matches! In her spare time, she loves writing, singing, reading and spending time with the ones who are most important to her – including her four fluffy dogs.

A self-confessed hopeless romantic, Ana truly believes love is one of the most powerful feelings in the world – and she’s so happy to be able to help her clients find it. Prior to joining VIDA’s matchmaking team, she ran a customer service department, and has also ventured into the world of social media and affiliate marketing. She’s passionate about music – in her friend group, she’s the one who knows the lyrics to every song. Ana also enjoys hanging out with her young son, and is striving to give him the best life possible.

With a background in customer experience management, Cristina is a natural at relating to clients. She loves getting to know each one on a more personal level, and learning about what type of match they dream of dating – and spending the rest of their lives with! When she’s not playing Cupid, you’re likely to find Cristina singing. A former member of a band, she still performs at different locations around town and loves it. She’s a big Freddie Mercury fan, and she enjoys trying to find the hidden meaning in his songs.

Prior to coming on board as a matchmaker, Ioana worked at a recruitment company. Networking with hundreds of people from all over the world gave her invaluable experience, and now she’s a natural at truly connecting with clients and understanding what they’re seeking. She describes herself as a “walking/talking contradiction” – an energetic extrovert who enjoys being alone in remote and quiet places, and that balance helps her relate to just about any personality type.

A true people person, Sheri’s family is a huge part of her life. She looks forward to Sunday dinners that also include her mom, siblings, aunts, and cousins. Sheri has been married for 19 years, and has 3 amazing teenagers. She still occasionally cries about the fact that one is now off at college. She loves that VIDA gives her the opportunity to help her clients find someone to start a family of their own with, and that she has the flexibility to work from home and be present for hers.

With over a decade of experience in customer service, Fe has worked with people in the tech, banking and publishing industries, and recently worked in social media management. Her ability to instantly “get” people and help provide the solutions they’re seeking is one of the reasons she’s such a great matchmaker! She loves love stories, and is a sucker for romantic Korean movies and dramas series. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, writing and Harry Potter – and claims she’s almost impossible to stump when it comes to Harry Potter trivia.

Olivia has a professional background in social media marketing, and at one point ran her own company helping small businesses market themselves effectively. She also has a degree in fashion merchandising and loves doing anything with a creative bent, especially graphic design. In addition to training all new matchmakers, and supporting all of VIDA’s clients she gets to work with, Olivia is devoted to helping her fellow LGBTQ+ clients, who share this important aspect of their lives with VIDA. She is experienced with non-traditional relationship structures and active within her LGBTQ+ community. In her spare time, she practices yoga daily and hangs out with her cat, Ella.

With a degree in psychology and a passion for understanding how it applies to dating, Kala is a natural matchmaker! She loves talking to clients all over the world, getting to know them and then helping them identify what’s most important to them in a relationship. And, of course, finding that someone special… Kala also runs a soy candle business and helps educate people about the need for non-toxic products in their homes. In her spare time, she hangs out with her son as much as she can, practices yoga and meditation, and collects crystals and stones that help with healing and grounding.

With a background in customer service and management, Richil is a natural at effectively communicating with clients living all over the world. She loves that working remotely allows her to spend as much time with her family as possible, and is eager to help clients find that special someone they can build a future with. An artist at heart, Richil loves expressing her creativity through fashion, and also enjoys reading, gardening, and music – she’s even tried her hand at songwriting!

Francesca has always been interested in relationships and what drives attraction, so it’s no surprise her educational background is in psychology and sociology. An experienced project & people manager, Francesca was drawn to VIDA because she wanted more creative work. She absolutely loves getting to know clients from all over the world, and learning what motivates them in life, and what they’re seeking in a perfect match! In her free time, she loves going to live music shows and exploring art galleries, and she has traveled and lived all over the world.

Briona is a sales/customer service veteran, having previously worked in the insurance industry where she managed a team of agents. She also worked in marketing, where she excelled at building relationships with people. That’s her favorite aspect of matchmaking, and she loves knowing she’s a part of each client’s journey to finding their perfect match. Outside the virtual office, Briona loves spending time with her family outdoors, going for walks or hikes and ATV’ing. And Charlie, her adorable Boston Terrier, is never far from her side.

A licensed teacher, Joana has taught kids of all ages, from grade school to college students. She’s also used her excellent communication skills to provide customer service and technical support in the telecom industry, and now helps VIDA clients find their soulmates. She loves playing Cupid, and watching a budding romance develop into something special. In her free time, she and her husband are true animal lovers and advocates, fostering dogs and cats until they find their forever homes.

With her background in the hospitality industry, Tanya brings a wealth of customer experience expertise to VIDA’s matchmaking team. From handling concerns to anticipating client needs, she’s a pro at establishing and maintaining trust in a company’s brand. In her free team, Tanya also runs an Instagram business. A huge fan of travel and road trips, Tanya identifies as a beach babe but is equally happy trekking in the mountains or exploring a bustling city.

A seasoned customer service and sales rep, Joyce is a pro at connecting with clients. She’s fascinated by the search for love, and her ability to “get” people helps her zero in on the perfect match! Growing up, Joyce always dreamed of being a lawyer – which is why she says she’s slightly addicted to watching true crime shows now. She also loves spending time with all her cousins and dancing.

With over a decade of customer service experience, Tara is adept at engaging with clients and making them feel comfortable during the interview process – which is an essential component of finding their perfect matches! A natural people person, her life’s passion is performing. After getting a degree in drama & music, she’s worked as a professional actor and singer in musical theatre, film, and television. Tara also calls herself a human Shazam app – if you hum her a few bars of a song, she can identify it for you.

Shyne is dedicated to living a life of purpose, which is one of the reasons she left the intellectual property industry to follow her heart and pay forward the gratefulness that she has. She now volunteers for a Syrian mission where she lives, and has traveled to over 30 countries. Her global perspective combined with years of account management experience means she’s adept at helping clients navigate the dating scene wherever they happen to live. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking, and has recently gotten into aerial yoga.

An avid traveler, Christine loves talking to people from all over the world and learning their stories. It’s her favorite part about matchmaking, and she’s thrilled to help her clients find happy and fulfilling relationships. In her free time, she’s finishing up a degree in creative writing and also loves exploring the world with her Chihuahua mix named Scottie. With 8 countries and counting, Scottie is a pro at navigating airports!

With over 15 years of account management experience in advertising, PR and marketing, Tanya excels at providing a high level of service to clients while coordinating the search for their perfect matches. She loves playing a small part in someone’s “happily ever after!” When she’s not working, she spends as much time as she can with her family, making happy memories. Her other passion in life is art, as she has a deep appreciation for all beautiful things.

MacKenzie brings a wealth of matchmaking experience to the VIDA team, having worked in the industry for over 15 years at some of the most exclusive agencies in the country. She’s also a life and relationship coach, helping people recover from breakups and divorce, ease the pain of heavy emotions, and build self worth and clarity for the future. MacKenzie loves to hike, take Barre class, shop and read. She’s read countless books on relationships, and loves that she helps VIDA’s clients find true connections with others.

With over a decade of sales and consulting experience, Adam is adept at connecting with potential clients and guiding them through the matchmaking process. Everything he does both professionally and personally revolves around the pursuit of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. He loves that VIDA gives him the opportunity to help improve people’s quality of life, and enjoys working with a team that aligns with his greatest values.

With a background in account management, Jess absolutely thrives on talking to new people and helping them navigate the matchmaking process. She’s also a professional musician and loves the process of creative expression. In her spare time, she enjoys attempting to grow her own food in her garden and she’s very focused on her spiritual growth & development.

A natural at building relationships, Courtney has a background in investor relations with a private equity firm. She’s always been fascinated by the evolution and biology of happiness, and currently studies biological science. Much of what she’s learning focuses on the importance of community, connection and finding genuinely authentic relationships, which is what drew her to VIDA Select. She’s also an artist at heart, and expresses her creativity through painting, drawing, macrame, sewing and digital art. In her free time, she spends as much time outside as possible, hiking and camping.

Carolyn has over ten years of experience as a sales consultant and professional matchmaker, and loves helping her clients achieve success in their personal lives. She’s passionate about making a positive impact and finds it rewarding to assist VIDA clients with this potentially life-changing process! Carolyn has a zest for life and enjoys hiking, yoga, dance, theatre, photography and travel.

Simeon is a freelance photographer and image expert with over 5 years of experience editing and retouching photos professionally. He helps ensure VIDA’s clients look their best online while still looking authentic and natural. When he’s not retouching photos, he’s an avid martial arts enthusiast. Not only does he have a black belt, he also judges competitions and teaches karate and self defense.

One of Oleg’s true passions is photo editing and portrait photography, which he has done as a freelancer for over 4 years. After working with hundreds of clients, he is now an integral part of VIDA’s Photo Team. Oleg loves hiking, snowboarding and downhill biking in the mountains near his home.

Daria has a background in digital design, most recently creating book covers for contemporary romance novels. She’s an accomplished freelancer, and loves the freedom working remotely gives her to travel the world. She also knows the importance of a strong photo lineup – she met her husband online! Her ability to combine analytical thinking with a creative eye helps ensure clients look their very best online.

A seasoned expert at helping singles portray themselves online in an attractive and genuine way, Alberto is in charge of Message Research & Development, analyzing data and trends to continually improve the messaging process and ensure the writing team always takes the best approach for each client. He’s also an experienced dating coach, and is on hand to help clients achieve their relationship goals and successfully navigate all kinds of “offline” situations, from first dates to text messaging and more. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar and the drums, hitting the gym, and channeling his inner Bobby Flay in the kitchen.

Andie is a published author and award-winning photographer who works her incredible writing magic across all of VIDA’s platforms. A former magazine writer and editor with a degree in Journalism, she has been a freelance writer and photographer for over 20 years. She lives on a hobby farm with her husband, and documents all the shenanigans on her blog. A passionate writer with an appreciation for the freedom to spend time with her family, she loves working for VIDA and knowing that something she writes might just help two people make a special connection.

One of VIDA’s veteran Dating Specialists, Jarred now manages the entire writing team and truly loves helping people meet their ideal partners. He is passionate about his family and traveling, and draws on his journeys throughout Europe, the US, and Puerto Rico to make the messages and profiles he writes especially vivid. His talent for recalling random facts – from music to movies to books – also comes in handy. He often jokes that IMDB has to check with him when its employees are arguing over trivia, and he’s been an avid participant in the World’s Largest Scavenger Hunt for three years in a row – and even has a tattoo to prove it.

As a Team Lead and Editor, Alexander works hand-in-hand with each Profile Writer, ensuring that every profile captures the essence of the client in an attractive, genuine and compelling way. A photographer by trade, he specializes in astro-photography and the Aurora Borealis. He’s logged more than 1000 hours underneath the Arctic skies since he was 16, camera in hand.

Andrew combines expert skills in the areas of writing, sales, and dating dynamics to craft witty and engaging messages that get results. As a talented musician and songwriter, he certainly knows how to use the written word to get people swooning. He's also spent over a decade honing the art of persuasion as a sales professional, and several years observing countless bar pickup attempts while managing a popular nightclub. When handling back-and-forth messaging and setting up dates for his clients, his near-encyclopedic knowledge of film, music, international cuisine, and literature also comes in handy.

Ben is a professional writer who is editing his first book. He loves the freedom of working remotely, and writing messages for clients all over the world. When he’s not helping people connect with their soulmates, he enjoys all kinds of literature and anything related to the Beatles. A dedicated superfan, he’s played the very same piano that was used to record ‘A Day In The Life.’ His lifelong dream is to see his novel displayed in his favorite bookshop.

Cam has a degree in English and a background in writing and editing, which they put to good use writing witty messages on behalf of VIDA’s clients. They love knowing they’re laying the groundwork for people to create meaningful connections offline. In their free time, Cam enjoys reading literature (the more pretentious the better), playing games, watching horror movies, and communing with the family of raccoons living behind their house.

David brings a strong background in sales and marketing to VIDA’s closing team. When he’s not writing compelling messages on behalf of his clients, often while rocking his favorite baby blue Sean John sweater, he enjoys exploring new places with adventurous people. He includes hot sauce tester, cheesy music connoisseur, and self-taught juggler on his list of talents, and has been known to brag about speaking French (at an 8-year-old’s level).

At 5'11', it’s no surprise what inspired Bree's nickname. A veteran online dater herself, she met her fiance on Tinder and has helped many friends with dating profiles and messages as well. Bree's clients now benefit from both her expertise and her creative writing skills. When she’s not hard at work playing Cupid, she enjoys making her own journals from scratch to use and sell, and living an active lifestyle.

A film industry veteran, Trevor is passionate about both storytelling and writing. He loves learning about VIDA’s clients and weaving their stories into the messages he writes in a compelling and genuine way. In his free time, he’d like to start rowing again – but says his days of playing the sax over (and we should all thank him for that).

A published writer with a degree in English & Psychology, Gabriela enjoys meeting people from all different walks of life. Previously a tutor for clients ages 2 to 60, she learned how to hone her approach to a variety of audiences, and she brings that skill set to the online dating messages she crafts. In her spare time, Gabriela enjoys composing music, cooking, baking and playing video games. She’s also an animal lover, and once cared for an injured owl until it could be released back into the wild.

An accomplished writer who has successfully built three businesses from scratch, Ed has spent years honing the craft of writing with a specific audience in mind. Ed uses his expertise in creating compelling copy to craft messages on behalf of VIDA clients that matches can’t wait to respond to! In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife and kids, skiing in the Alps and continuing his quest to find the perfect spaghetti carbonara.

An experienced freelancer, Michelle is adept at writing & editing profiles that highlight each client’s most intriguing traits in a conversational way that draws the reader in. When she’s not helping clients present their “best” selves online, she enjoys yoga, hitting the gym, and running trails. She’s seen just enough of the world to know she needs to see more. In her future, she sees lots more travel, along with writing her first novel or children's book.

Liana has a background in music, therapy, and education. With two degrees in psychology, Liana’s an expert at instantly “getting” what makes people tick, and turning those insights into compelling profiles for VIDA’s clients. They specialize in writing for queer, kinky, and open/polyamorous clients, reflecting their personal and professional interests. When Liana isn’t writing, this classically trained pianist enjoys rock climbing, making jewelry, volunteerism, working as a musician and therapist, and watching The Princess Bride (which they’ve seen at least 17,209 times).

Carina brings a lot of creative energy to the VIDA writing team. She’s currently writing a children’s novel, taught English classes overseas and has a Master’s in theater with a specialization in theatrical clowning (which is a real thing, she swears!) She loves knowing that she’s helping two people find happiness with each other, and is adept at showcasing each client in a way that’s both authentic and compelling.

With a background in English & Art History, Teresa enjoys writing fiction – especially short stories. She has always sought out opportunities to work with a wide range of people, from being a deckhand to guiding food tours and teaching piano. Her love of character development makes her a perfect profile writer – she truly enjoys learning about each client and capturing their personality in an attractive and engaging way. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies with her boyfriend, reading, playing the piano and learning to play the cornet.

A veteran professional freelancer and project manager with a Master’s in writing, Laura is the go-to source of creative inspiration for friends & family who need help with birthday cards, apology letters, love letters, war declarations, eulogies etc. – all the good stuff. She excels at capturing each client’s “spark” in an authentic way in their profile, and genuinely loves learning each person’s story. She travels whenever she can and has made it a point to never, ever be home on her birthday.

An Aussie native, Rachel left home in her late teens to study in Paris, and then worked in a London museum. Now a freelance writer living out in the countryside, Rachel is a veteran online dater who met her fiancé on Match.com. She loves getting to know each client’s story and helping them share their best selves – and attract their perfect match! In her free time, she enjoys writing, dancing and exploring the English countryside where she lives.

A journalist by trade, Alysha studied in London and is passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life. She brings her love of networking, interviewing & writing about London’s culture and arts events to the table while creating profiles for VIDA’s clients. She enjoys selecting all the details that make our clients shine while capturing their true personality. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking, practicing Pilates and at a live music event. An aspiring baker, she’s perfected a brownie recipe and hopes to one day share it with the world by opening her own small bakery.

Having been with VIDA Select for almost a decade, Clester excels at welcoming new clients and assembling their Dream Team – the Customer Success Manager, Matchmaker and Writer who best fit their personality, style and relationship goals. She loves knowing she plays a part in helping clients find that special someone! She’s also a busy mom, and has started to think that even just going to the grocery store feels like a vacation. In her rare moments of free time, she indulges her CoC and Candy Crush addiction.

With over 7 years of HR recruitment and selection experience in several different industries, Judy loves scouring the world for the very best people to join the VIDA team. In her spare time, she’s an avid reader and loves spending time with her four dogs.

Grace brings over 9 years of experience in recruitment and operations management, and is a natural when it comes to identifying highly qualified candidates. Her favorite thing about VIDA is helping both job seekers and people looking for serious relationships, and the fact that skipping the commute gives her more time to spend with her 3 kids.

An HR practitioner for over a decade, Fonzy has experience in account management and recruitment across many different industries. Before scouting world-class talent for VIDA, he handled the recruitment activities for a multinational advertising company. He’s also a former actor, with a few commercials and small roles to his credit. These days he focuses on recruiting and also does hosting event management on the side.

Fredy currently manages VIDA’s extensive database and innovative reporting system. He works alongside other analysts to make sure VIDA continues to be one of the most technologically advanced matchmaking services in the industry. When he’s not knee deep in data, he’s likely to be spending time with his daughters, enjoying a craft beer with friends, or traveling with his family.

Abhi brings a wealth of IT experience to VIDA, having previously worked for companies like IBM, AT&T, UPS and Emirates NBD. Working for such huge multinational corporations has given him valuable insight into how a variety of organizations think, interact, coordinate, collaborate and deliver products, making him an ideal project manager for VIDA’s rapidly expanding IT department. He loves knowing his role helps people make meaningful connections using the latest technology. In his spare time, Abhijeet is an avid reader and enjoys traveling whenever he can.

An experienced software development and application support engineer, Imman loves VIDA’s mission of bringing together people who may otherwise have never crossed paths. He’s busy behind the scenes keeping all of VIDA’s proprietary tech running smoothing, including troubleshooting, server management and android app support. He loves to travel and spends as much time as he possibly can at the beach. Unlike many in the IT industry, he’s 100% a morning person and loves watching the sunrise with a cup of hot chocolate in hand.

Romeo brings over 5 years of IT experience to VIDA’s tech team, and has a background in Windows & Linux administration. He loves the opportunity to support VIDA’s team and clients, and ensure they are using the best technology possible. In his free time, he loves reading up on all the latest tech news, playing games with his sons and watching movies, and hopes someday to have a hobby farm.

A seasoned veteran in the IT Helpdesk industry, Jake specializes in troubleshooting all kinds of tech issues and helps keep all of VIDA’s team members and clients communicating effectively. As much as he loves technology, he jumps at the chance to head into nature for a hike or a swim. Jake travels whenever he can, and enjoys meeting new people.

An experienced IT support and network operations engineer, Alyssa was drawn to VIDA’s positive environment. She loves helping both clients and team members use modern tech to find love IRL. In her spare time, Alyssa likes to travel and have fun with friends.