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.

With her natural creative eye and penchant for data analysis, Michelle excels at determining a client’s strongest, most attractive photo lineup. She loves helping clients present their “best” selves online, and chooses photos that highlight their most intriguing traits in a natural, genuine way. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, yoga, and hitting the gym and running trails. She has seen just enough of the world to know she needs to see more.

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 styling them. When she’s not helping clients look their best for photo shoots and first dates, she likes to draw, listen to podcasts, stay active and cook tasty vegetarian food.

Ellie is a veteran matchmaker who always makes sure everything goes exceedingly well for her clients. 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.

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.

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.

A business coach and corporate trainer, Karen is a true people person – she’s at home in front of a crowd, whether she’s teaching a group of 8 or 3,000. She also has a natural talent for sales, and loves the opportunity to introduce VIDA’s services to people who are looking for real and lasting relationships. Her ability to connect with people and passion for helping them improve their lives makes her a perfect addition to VIDA’s team. Karen enjoys spending as much of her free time as possible on the lake with her family.

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.

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 VIDA’s veteran Dating Specialists, Jarred manages the department 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.

A seasoned expert at helping singles portray themselves online in an attractive and genuine way, Alberto was the perfect choice to lead VIDA’s team of professional Profile Writers. 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.

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.

Andie is a published author and award-winning photographer who works her incredible writing magic across all of VIDA’s platforms. She leads a team of writers to pump out excellent blog posts, and is a team lead for the Profile Writing team. 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 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.

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.

Arielle is a life coach, artist and writer. She prides herself on rebelling against every plan her family had for her, and happily bid corporate America goodbye, choosing to pursue more creative opportunities. Her hard work ethic and writing talents are a great asset to VIDA’s clients. When she’s not crafting online dating messages, she enjoys playing the cello, collecting exotic weapons, and helping her family. She has traveled all over the world, and plans to study the fine arts in Europe.

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.

Cammi has a degree in English and a background in writing and editing, which she puts to good use writing witty messages on behalf of VIDA’s clients. She loves knowing that she’s laying the groundwork for people to create meaningful connections offline. In her free time, she enjoys reading literature (the more pretentious the better), playing games, watching horror movies and communing with the family of raccoons living behind her 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).

Kaeli has a background in the film industry, and is also a veteran freelance writer. A self-proclaimed “personal development nerd,” she’s adept at learning each client’s story and writing messages that attractively highlight their most compelling traits. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, traveling and reading up on all things related to writing and entrepreneurship.

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 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.

With his expertise in IT and development, Vlad ensures VIDA’s clients benefit from all the latest tech. Not only does he work hand in hand with our data team, he also troubleshoots IT issues and streamlines processes and procedures for maximum efficiency. When he’s not behind a screen working on VIDA’s latest technical innovations, he’s likely skydiving or rock climbing. A self-professed adrenaline junkie, he’s tried just about every extreme sport there is.

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.

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.