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It Takes An Incredible Team To Make Incredible Connections

If you’re like most singles today, you’ve signed up for several dating apps at some point... only to discover they simply aren’t working to attract the quality of matches you want to meet.

You’ve likely even tried chatting up people you cross paths with in your daily life… but who does that anymore? (Heck, half the women at the bar seem to prefer swiping over being approached nowadays.)

Maybe you’ve been set up by friends or perhaps even hired an expensive local matchmaker... only to be reminded of how much you hate being stuck on a long blind date with someone who’s just not your type.

No matter what frustrations you’ve experienced in the past, the team here at VIDA will make dating enjoyable again.

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Meet Your Dream Team Of Dedicated Matchmakers Who Will Set You Up With Your Perfect Match:

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    Scott, Head Honcho

    'Visionary & eDating Master'

Scott is the Founder and President of VIDA. Since 2009, he’s been hard at work taking VIDA’s systems, strategies, and success rate to the next level. Helping people get the dates of their dreams online is his greatest passion, and he’s recognized by the media as one of the world’s foremost online dating experts. Until meeting his ideal girlfriend on OkCupid, Scott was one of VIDA’s most loyal customers.

Read more about his journey here

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    Rebecca, Dating Expert

    'The Industry Veteran'

In 2014, Rebecca brought nearly 10 years of matchmaking and management experience from the largest dating agency in the world to VIDA’s table. After hearing about VIDA on CNN, she decided it was time for a more modern approach to finding clients the match of their dreams. She’s one of those rare people who truly wants to change the world, and she couldn’t be happier about her decision to join the team.

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    Rosalia, Client Success Specialist

    'The Miracle Worker'

One of VIDA’s most experienced matchmakers, Rosalia is adept at working with people of all different ages, cultures, and backgrounds thanks to her extensive travels. A veteran online dater herself, she’s the go-to matchmaker among her circle of friends and consistently has one of VIDA’s highest success rates when it comes to getting clients into relationships. Her passion for tango lured her to Buenos Aires, where she’s living now.

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    Guille, Data Scientist

    'The Number Cruncher'

Guille is VIDA’s resident data scientist. With a Master’s in Big Data, he has done extensive work in a variety of industries, including tech, finance, education and now online dating. His passion for crunching numbers and interpreting large amounts of data largely accounts for the soaring success rates that VIDA clients enjoy today.

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. Currently residing in Seattle, Cat is passionate about raising her three bilingual children, living a healthy and natural lifestyle and exploring the outdoors locally and across the globe.

Cat, Chief Operating Officer

"VIDA’s OG"

Hailing from Raleigh and currently residing in Austin, Meagan puts her Master’s in organizational leadership to good use leading and inspiring 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.

Meagan, Director Of Operations

"Jack Of All Trades"

Jennifer is devoted to making the dating world a better place, one outfit at a time. She studied fashion in London and Paris, and helps VIDA’s clients look and feel their best for their pro photo shoots and that all important first date. Jennifer is also an online dating pro, having met her boyfriend on a dating site over three years ago. When she’s not spending time with him, you can probably find her walking Gigolo, her 150-pound Cane Corso.

Jennifer, Stylist

"The Fashion Forward One"

A romantic at heart, Ally loves helping VIDA’s clients find their soulmates. She’s got a special knack for figuring out what type of special someone would make them happiest. She’s so good at matchmaking that she now trains all of VIDA’s incoming matchmakers! In her spare time, she loves planning date nights with her fiancé or hitting the gym. Luckily, it has a daycare for her 2 rambunctious sons, ages 3 and 5. Having boys opened up a whole new world for her, since she grew up with all sisters. Now with a 3:1 male to female ratio in her home, she feels a little outnumbered from time to time.

Ally, Matchmaking Manager

"The Soulmate Specialist"

Born in Amarillo and raised in Midland, Stacy visited Austin, TX on spring break from college and never left. 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.

Stacy, Internal Communications Coordinator & Matchmaker

"The Hyper-Communicator"

Before coming to VIDA, Kristin managed multi-million dollar energy projects. But she says that doesn’t compare to the challenge of finding someone’s true love! After trying her hand at online dating, she found hers four years ago and married her husband on Folly Beach after eloping to Charleston. She and her blended family of two boys and two girls live in Rock Springs, Georgia. When she’s not working hard heading up the Photo Department, she enjoys reading thrillers and mysteries, spa days, cheering for the Dawgs, and going to her step-son’s baseball games. As a former competitive softball and basketball player, she’s still trying to figure out where her “girly-girl” daughter’s love for cheer and dance came from.

Kristin, Professional Photography Coordinator

"The Romantic Tomboy"

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 lives with her family in Burnaby, BC, and has seen just enough of the world to know she needs to see more.

Michelle, Lead Photo Analyst

"The Active Mama"

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. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Austin, Texas with her handsome husband and their adorable children. Besides helping her clients find their ideal dates, she’s busy being an awesome mom.

Ellie, Matchmaker

"The Natural Empath"

A resident of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Erin lives near Seattle with her husband, whom she met on Plenty Of Fish. She loves helping clients find their “perfect person,” and interacting with people all over the world. Erin comes from a business background, where she did everything from scheduling to event planning. In her free time, she enjoys “Pinteresting,” watching terrible reality TV shows, and playing old school Nintendo games. She’s also a fan of the mountains, whether it’s hiking, tubing, or building snowmen with friends.

Erin, Matchmaker

"The Fun People Person"

A true Texan, Sheri has lived in the Austin area her entire life. Her family is a huge part of her life, and 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.

Sheri, Matchmaker

"The Southern One"

With almost 5 years as a successful network marketer, Hayley’s outgoing personality and ease with people makes her an ideal matchmaker. When it comes to building long lasting bonds with her clients, she’s a natural - and loves being part of VIDA’s close-knit matchmaking team. She lives with her family in British Columbia, and enjoys spending time at the beach, playing video games with her kids, and showing off her talent for recalling Harry Potter facts during trivia nights.

Hayley, Matchmaker

"The Networker"

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. She always makes time for her daily yoga practice and hanging out with her 2 cats, Oscar and Ella. Now living in Ontario, she is devoted to helping all the clients who share this important aspect of their lives with VIDA.

Olivia, Matchmaker

"The Social Media Guru"

A true Renaissance woman, Katherine acts, writes plays, and is currently working on a musical that’s all about love and relationships. Other creative pursuits include playing the tenor banjo and handcrafting puppets. She’s also a newlywed who was “matched” with her husband via a friend, and she’s excited to do the same for all her clients. Right now she lives in Ottawa, but her dream is to live in the middle of nowhere, raise a flock of Kashmir goats, and keep working her matchmaker magic from her laptop.

Katherine, Matchmaker

"The Creative One"

Before joining VIDA as a matchmaker, Lana worked in the film industry for a decade. In addition to a passion for movies, she’s also musically inclined - she plays both the ukulele and the guitar. A resident of Vancouver, BC, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. Her favorite part of matchmaking is talking to the clients, hearing their stories, and figuring out to help them find love. She’s definitely got a talent for it, which she showcases in the articles she writes for her relationship and self-help blog.

Lana, Matchmaker

"The Film Buff"

A resident of North Carolina, Mallorie’s southern charm helps her excel at getting to know her clients, and finding them matches with “ideal partner” potential. A lover of learning, she’s fascinated by everything from astrophysics to psychology. She also enjoys writing, hanging out at the beach, and baking - most recently croissants. When she’s not testing out new recipes, she’s spending time with her family or meeting friends for their weekly margarita night.

Mallorie, Matchmaker

"The Intellectual Baker"

Madison is naturally creative, and has an extensive background in styling, fashion, and luxury customer service. She considers matchmaking a natural strength of hers, and has a knack for figuring out what people want, then helping them find it - whether that’s their ideal partner or the perfect outfit for a first date. When she’s not hard at work for VIDA’s clients, she loves to draw, bake, sew and expand her art portfolio, and is very active with her church community. She lives near the beach in Toronto with her family, boyfriend, and cat Sasha, and also fosters rescue cats.

Madison, Matchmaker

"The Stylish One"

Rebecca brings a wealth of experience in sales and brand management to VIDA, and she loves igniting connection and bringing confidence to clients who feel overwhelmed with all the frustrations of modern dating. She feels deeply passionate about being part of the journey that ultimately changes someone’s life! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and creating interesting new fusion dishes. She also enjoys singing and playing the guitar, and has published a children’s book. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada.

Rebecca, Matchmaker

"The Connection Specialist"

Nora specializes in data analysis, project management and research - skills which make her a perfect fit for VIDA’s style of modern matchmaking. When she’s not helping her clients find their ideal partners, she’s an avid fiction reader. Her other passion is DIY house renovation projects, and she dreams of becoming the next Joanna Gaines. She lives with her husband and their 2 dogs (a Pomchi named Winnie and a Chihuahua puppy named Frank) just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Nora, Matchmaker

"The Renovation Aficionado"

With almost a decade of experience in customer service, Catherine is an expert at effectively communicating with her clients. She studied political science and philosophy while at University, and loves getting into deep and meaningful conversations with friends - and she’s great at drawing information out of clients as well! In her spare time, she loves planning her next trip abroad, and helps others whenever she can. She lives with her partner in British Columbia, Canada.

Catherine, Matchmaker

"The Philosopher"

Anna has a deep curiosity about people, and loves to listen to their stories. She’s adept at getting to know her clients, and is in love with the idea of finding them love. Her background is in the tourism and hospitality industry, and she’s lived and traveled all over the world. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, yoga and theater, and was a working actor in film and television throughout most of her teenage years. She’s passionate about the environment, and is a vegan who strives to live as waste-free as possible.

Anna, Matchmaker

"The Green One"

Currently living in the South of France, Catherine has a keen interest in sociology, and enjoys getting to know people from all walks of life and learning their personal stories, which helps her excel at truly understanding her clients! Conversational in English, Spanish, French and ASL, she loves speaking with people in their native tongue. She’s also culturally prideful of her Caribbean roots, and spends time helping revive those indigenous traditions in her community. Catherine is a planner at heart, and has helped her friends plan everything from weddings to vacation itineraries. At 4’9”, she’s heard every short joke out there, and so far has only been impressed by one.

Catherine, Matchmaker

"Minnie"

A former restaurant entrepreneur and real estate agent, Angie has worked with a wide range of clients and loves cultivating new relationships. She has a natural talent for getting to know each client’s story, an essential part of the matchmaking process! A native Texan, she loves heading outdoors whenever she can, especially if it’s for a camping trip. Her latest passion is learning to turn wooden bowls, and playing rummy with a group of close friends has always been a favorite pastime.

Angie, Matchmaker

"The Entrepreneur From Texas"

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 is currently living in Georgia, and enjoys spending as much of her freetime as possible on the lake with her family.  

Karen, Matchmaking Advisor

"The People Person"

John brings a wealth of experience to VIDA, from achieving the rank of Command Master Chief in the Navy to starting his own thriving consulting firm. He’s also an accomplished keynote speaker, a former consultant for The Gallup Organization, and a published author - so he knows a thing or two about building relationships! John is a firm believer in the “power of two,” and loves knowing he’s helping clients find happiness. John lives with his wife, snow dogs, and cat in a log cabin home in the wilds of North Carolina.

John, Matchmaking Advisor

"The Motivational One"

Simeon is a freelance photographer and image expert living in Bulgaria. 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 enthusiastic. Not only does he have a black belt, he also judges competitions and teaches karate and self defense.

Simeon, Photo Editor Team Lead

"The Natural Image Expert"

Ben joined VIDA in 2014, and after writing profiles and messages full-time, he now manages the Writing Team. Before VIDA he was a freelance writer for ~5 years in the dating advice industry and has a background in psychology, which helps him train the writing team to create the highest quality profiles and messages. He enjoys seeing them master the subtle art of Tindering and helping clients meet their perfect partners.

Benjamin, Writing Department Manager

"Mr. Adventure Sauce"

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 the assistant lead for the 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 in Northern Minnesota 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.

Andie, Content Manager & Writing Department Team Lead

"The Chicken Whisperer"

Based in Ukraine, Andrew is a professional retoucher with over 6 years of experience in the photo industry. He’s one of the best in the business when it comes to enhancing photos in a way that still looks natural.

Andrew, Photo Editor

"The PhotoShop Guru"

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 lives with his family in the Ukraine, and with the Carpathian Mountains only an hour’s drive away, he loves hiking, snowboarding and downhill biking.

Oleg, Photo Analyst & Editor

"The One Who Takes Portraits"

Oksana has been a designer in the Ukraine for over 7 years, and has always been interested in photography and image manipulation. She feels lucky that her long-time hobby has become her job, and truly enjoys helping VIDA clients look their best in a genuine way. In her spare time, she performs with an amateur theatre group, and loves drawing both on paper and in Photoshop.

Oksana, Photo Editor

"Ksysha"

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.

Daria, Photo Analyst

"The Designer"

Connor’s wealth of life experience provides excellent material for his expertly written online dating messages and profiles. His adventures include hitchhiking from London to Berlin packing nothing but cans of Red Bull for a contest (no phones or money allowed!), and driving from England to Mongolia with friends packed into a tiny Fiat. His background in philosophy, screenwriting, and graphic design makes him one of VIDA’s most well-rounded writers, and the perfect person to mentor and train VIDA’s newest closers. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, waterskiing, and studying film production in Vancouver, BC.

Connor, Dating Specialist Mentor & Profile Writer

"The Invincible One"

Mark is a life coach who’s passionate about helping people break through their limits and increase their potential. As a profile writer, he helps showcase VIDA’s clients in the best possible light and also trains and mentors all new writers. He loves his job because it allows him to exercise his creative muscles while still helping people in one of the most important aspects of their lives. He currently lives in Denver, and in his spare time enjoys salsa dancing.

Mark, Profile Writer Mentor

"The Life Coach"

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 from Phoenix, 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 Scottsdale 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.

Andrew, Dating Specialist & Tinder Expert

"The Musician"

Arielle is a life coach, artist and writer currently living in Lawrence, Kansas. 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.

Arielle, Dating Specialist

"The Rebellious One"

With his background in marketing and copywriting, Mike is a natural when it comes to writing irresistible online dating messages. A Southerner by birth, Mike lives in western New York but still yearns for BBQ, Blues, and comfort food. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 kids, and once turned a holiday weekend into an impromptu 6-week road trip that crossed international borders.

Mike, Dating Specialist & Profile Writer

"The Southern Wordsmith"

Ben is a professional writer who is living in London and editing his first book. He enjoys 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 kind 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 Foyle’s, his favorite London bookshop.

Ben, Dating Specialist

"The London Novelist"

After reconnecting with his high school sweetheart via Facebook, Jarred now lives in Orlando with his blended family. He’s 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.

Jarred, Dating Specialist

"The Scavenger Hunter"

An accomplished author, Bonnie has over 40 books in publication, with a dedicated fan base all over the world. Her favorite aspect of working for VIDA is capturing her clients’ unique and interesting personalities in all the messages she sends. She resides in Michigan, and enjoys spending time with her 5 kids, 2 yorkies, and 160-lb English mastiff. Long considered a “go-to” for dating advice by her friends, she’s received 9 marriage proposals, a few of which she accepted.

Bonnie, Dating Specialist

"The Novelist"

Originally from San Diego and now living in Austin, Alberto uses his past experience as a dating coach to craft attractive messages for VIDA’s clients. A self-professed social and dating life hacker, he’s helped many men and women with texting, dating, and attraction. In his spare time, he likes playing the guitar and the drums, belting out a karaoke tune, hitting the gym, and channeling his inner Bobby Flay in the kitchen.

Alberto, Dating Specialist

"The Life Hacker"

Jessica calls Columbus home, but she teaches dance all over the country. She also enjoys writing poetry, horseback riding, and backpacking - especially along the Appalachian Trail. Jessica is passionate about helping people make connections, and loves that she can use her writing skills to do just that. She strives to be more open, empathetic, and communicative in her daily life, and hopes to inspire others to do the same. Perhaps unsurprisingly, she enjoys competing in cuddling competitions and currently holds the title for the entire East Coast.

Jessica, Dating Specialist

"The Championship Cuddler"

David currently lives in Ottawa, Canada, and 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).

David, Dating Specialist

"The International Jetsetter"

A fairly new transplant to the Pacific Northwest, Cammi is already falling in love with the region’s melancholy energy and natural beauty. 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. 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 VIDAs clients. She loves knowing that she’s laying the groundwork for people to create meaningful connections offline.

Cammi, Dating Specialist

"You Can Call Me Cam"

An author, editor, and award-winning screenwriter, Bill has been writing professionally for over twenty years. All that experience of mastering snappy dialogue, creating riveting characters, and devising ingenious plot twists is now brought to bear for VIDA clients. In fact, BIll's favorite part of working with VIDA is being able to help folks connect. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in rural Washington state. When he's not writing, Bill can usually be found tromping through the beautiful forests and mountains of the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by his faithful hound, Wheelie.

Bill, Dating Specialist

"The Eccentric One"

At 5’11”, it’s no surprise what inspired Bree’s nickname. She’s currently living in Portland, Oregon after a 7-year stint in NYC. 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.

Bree, Dating Specialist & Profile Writer

"Legs"

With his background in sales and screenwriting, Bobby is adept at combining sales psychology with conversational mechanics - and his comedy background is an added bonus. He’s a natural at writing funny, charming messages that get great results for VIDA clients! He keeps his comedy skills sharp by doing stand up several times a week at venues throughout Colorado, and he also enjoys skiing, hiking, and hanging out with his friends and making fun of all the tourists who struggle with the lack of oxygen.

Bobby, Dating Specialist

"The Comedian"

Kayla has a background in social services, and is no stranger to writing and research. She’s also an empathetic person who excels at customer service, and she truly enjoys reaching out to intriguing, interesting people on behalf of VIDA’s clients. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her husband and kids in Vancouver, WA where they reside. And when she can, she enjoys traveling the world to attend music festivals and events. Most recently she flew to Hong Kong to see her favorite DJ trio Above & Beyond.

Kayla, Dating Specialist

"The Music Lover"

Originally from Toronto, Liana has a background in music therapy, counselling 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. A lover of travel, Liana has hitchhiked across most of Canada and many states - and for now calls Mexico home where they live with their partner. When they’re not writing, this classically trained pianist enjoys playing music, making jewelry, and watching The Princess Bride (which they’ve seen at least 17,209 times).

Liana, Profile Writer

"Lulu Belle"

Currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sam is a veteran online dater who loves meeting people she’d never cross paths with in her everyday life. She’s excited to help VIDA’s clients do the same. A creative type to the core, she enjoys photography, painting, playing the guitar, and appreciating the finer points of horror movies. When she’s not busy unleashing her artistic side, you’ll find her romping with her rescue dog at the dog park.

Sam, Profile Writer

"The Romanator"

Alexander calls Britain home, but has spent the last several years traveling. A photographer by trade, he’s currently in Sweden, where 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. He also enjoys writing, and knowing that the profiles he crafts for VIDA’s clients help them find love.

Alexander, Profile Writer

"The Intrepid Explorer"

A former journalist, Joel has a knack for exploring different angles and asking insightful questions. He’s also an experienced academic advisor, helping college students with their grad school applications, theses and academic journal submissions. When he’s not writing compelling profiles for VIDA clients, he enjoys climbing buildings and rock walls, bouldering, hiking and playing guitar. Originally from Oregon, he currently lives in Guadalajara, Mexico and loves the freedom to travel and work from anywhere in the world.

Joel, Profile Writer

"The Academic Expert"

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.

Maithreyi, HR Manager

"The Friendly One"

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.

Judy, HR Recruitment Associate

"The Awesome Networker"

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.

Grace, HR Recruitment Associate

"The Natural Helper"

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.

Vlad, IT & Data Specialist

"The Tech Guru"

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.

Fredy, Business Intelligence Developer

"The Techy One"

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.

Isabel, Scout Team Lead

"Crafter Extraordinaire"

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Born in Amarillo and raised in Midland, Stacy visited Austin, TX on spring break from college and never left. 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.

Stacy, Internal Communications Coordinator & Matchmaker

"The Hyper-Communicator"

Before coming to VIDA, Kristin managed multi-million dollar energy projects. But she says that doesn’t compare to the challenge of finding someone’s true love! After trying her hand at online dating, she found hers four years ago and married her husband on Folly Beach after eloping to Charleston. She and her blended family of two boys and two girls live in Rock Springs, Georgia. When she’s not working hard heading up the Photo Department, she enjoys reading thrillers and mysteries, spa days, cheering for the Dawgs, and going to her step-son’s baseball games. As a former competitive softball and basketball player, she’s still trying to figure out where her “girly-girl” daughter’s love for cheer and dance came from.

Kristin, Professional Photography Coordinator

"The Romantic Tomboy"

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 lives with her family in Burnaby, BC, and has seen just enough of the world to know she needs to see more.

Michelle, Lead Photo Analyst

"The Active Mama"

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. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Austin, Texas with her handsome husband and their adorable children. Besides helping her clients find their ideal dates, she’s busy being an awesome mom.

Ellie, Matchmaker

"The Natural Empath"

A resident of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Erin lives near Seattle with her husband, whom she met on Plenty Of Fish. She loves helping clients find their “perfect person,” and interacting with people all over the world. Erin comes from a business background, where she did everything from scheduling to event planning. In her free time, she enjoys “Pinteresting,” watching terrible reality TV shows, and playing old school Nintendo games. She’s also a fan of the mountains, whether it’s hiking, tubing, or building snowmen with friends.

Erin, Matchmaker

"The Fun People Person"

A true Texan, Sheri has lived in the Austin area her entire life. Her family is a huge part of her life, and 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.

Sheri, Matchmaker

"The Southern One"

With almost 5 years as a successful network marketer, Hayley’s outgoing personality and ease with people makes her an ideal matchmaker. When it comes to building long lasting bonds with her clients, she’s a natural - and loves being part of VIDA’s close-knit matchmaking team. She lives with her family in British Columbia, and enjoys spending time at the beach, playing video games with her kids, and showing off her talent for recalling Harry Potter facts during trivia nights.

Hayley, Matchmaker

"The Networker"

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. She always makes time for her daily yoga practice and hanging out with her 2 cats, Oscar and Ella. Now living in Ontario, she is devoted to helping all the clients who share this important aspect of their lives with VIDA.

Olivia, Matchmaker

"The Social Media Guru"

A true Renaissance woman, Katherine acts, writes plays, and is currently working on a musical that’s all about love and relationships. Other creative pursuits include playing the tenor banjo and handcrafting puppets. She’s also a newlywed who was “matched” with her husband via a friend, and she’s excited to do the same for all her clients. Right now she lives in Ottawa, but her dream is to live in the middle of nowhere, raise a flock of Kashmir goats, and keep working her matchmaker magic from her laptop.

Katherine, Matchmaker

"The Creative One"

Before joining VIDA as a matchmaker, Lana worked in the film industry for a decade. In addition to a passion for movies, she’s also musically inclined - she plays both the ukulele and the guitar. A resident of Vancouver, BC, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. Her favorite part of matchmaking is talking to the clients, hearing their stories, and figuring out to help them find love. She’s definitely got a talent for it, which she showcases in the articles she writes for her relationship and self-help blog.

Lana, Matchmaker

"The Film Buff"

A resident of North Carolina, Mallorie’s southern charm helps her excel at getting to know her clients, and finding them matches with “ideal partner” potential. A lover of learning, she’s fascinated by everything from astrophysics to psychology. She also enjoys writing, hanging out at the beach, and baking - most recently croissants. When she’s not testing out new recipes, she’s spending time with her family or meeting friends for their weekly margarita night.

Mallorie, Matchmaker

"The Intellectual Baker"

Madison is naturally creative, and has an extensive background in styling, fashion, and luxury customer service. She considers matchmaking a natural strength of hers, and has a knack for figuring out what people want, then helping them find it - whether that’s their ideal partner or the perfect outfit for a first date. When she’s not hard at work for VIDA’s clients, she loves to draw, bake, sew and expand her art portfolio, and is very active with her church community. She lives near the beach in Toronto with her family, boyfriend, and cat Sasha, and also fosters rescue cats.

Madison, Matchmaker

"The Stylish One"

Rebecca brings a wealth of experience in sales and brand management to VIDA, and she loves igniting connection and bringing confidence to clients who feel overwhelmed with all the frustrations of modern dating. She feels deeply passionate about being part of the journey that ultimately changes someone’s life! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and creating interesting new fusion dishes. She also enjoys singing and playing the guitar, and has published a children’s book. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada.

Rebecca, Matchmaker

"The Connection Specialist"

Nora specializes in data analysis, project management and research - skills which make her a perfect fit for VIDA’s style of modern matchmaking. When she’s not helping her clients find their ideal partners, she’s an avid fiction reader. Her other passion is DIY house renovation projects, and she dreams of becoming the next Joanna Gaines. She lives with her husband and their 2 dogs (a Pomchi named Winnie and a Chihuahua puppy named Frank) just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Nora, Matchmaker

"The Renovation Aficionado"

With almost a decade of experience in customer service, Catherine is an expert at effectively communicating with her clients. She studied political science and philosophy while at University, and loves getting into deep and meaningful conversations with friends - and she’s great at drawing information out of clients as well! In her spare time, she loves planning her next trip abroad, and helps others whenever she can. She lives with her partner in British Columbia, Canada.

Catherine, Matchmaker

"The Philosopher"

Anna has a deep curiosity about people, and loves to listen to their stories. She’s adept at getting to know her clients, and is in love with the idea of finding them love. Her background is in the tourism and hospitality industry, and she’s lived and traveled all over the world. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, yoga and theater, and was a working actor in film and television throughout most of her teenage years. She’s passionate about the environment, and is a vegan who strives to live as waste-free as possible.

Anna, Matchmaker

"The Green One"

Currently living in the South of France, Catherine has a keen interest in sociology, and enjoys getting to know people from all walks of life and learning their personal stories, which helps her excel at truly understanding her clients! Conversational in English, Spanish, French and ASL, she loves speaking with people in their native tongue. She’s also culturally prideful of her Caribbean roots, and spends time helping revive those indigenous traditions in her community. Catherine is a planner at heart, and has helped her friends plan everything from weddings to vacation itineraries. At 4’9”, she’s heard every short joke out there, and so far has only been impressed by one.

Catherine, Matchmaker

"Minnie"

A former restaurant entrepreneur and real estate agent, Angie has worked with a wide range of clients and loves cultivating new relationships. She has a natural talent for getting to know each client’s story, an essential part of the matchmaking process! A native Texan, she loves heading outdoors whenever she can, especially if it’s for a camping trip. Her latest passion is learning to turn wooden bowls, and playing rummy with a group of close friends has always been a favorite pastime.

Angie, Matchmaker

"The Entrepreneur From Texas"

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 is currently living in Georgia, and enjoys spending as much of her freetime as possible on the lake with her family.  

Karen, Matchmaking Advisor

"The People Person"

John brings a wealth of experience to VIDA, from achieving the rank of Command Master Chief in the Navy to starting his own thriving consulting firm. He’s also an accomplished keynote speaker, a former consultant for The Gallup Organization, and a published author - so he knows a thing or two about building relationships! John is a firm believer in the “power of two,” and loves knowing he’s helping clients find happiness. John lives with his wife, snow dogs, and cat in a log cabin home in the wilds of North Carolina.

John, Matchmaking Advisor

"The Motivational One"

Simeon is a freelance photographer and image expert living in Bulgaria. 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 enthusiastic. Not only does he have a black belt, he also judges competitions and teaches karate and self defense.

Simeon, Photo Editor Team Lead

"The Natural Image Expert"

Ben joined VIDA in 2014, and after writing profiles and messages full-time, he now manages the Writing Team. Before VIDA he was a freelance writer for ~5 years in the dating advice industry and has a background in psychology, which helps him train the writing team to create the highest quality profiles and messages. He enjoys seeing them master the subtle art of Tindering and helping clients meet their perfect partners.

Benjamin, Writing Department Manager

"Mr. Adventure Sauce"

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 the assistant lead for the 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 in Northern Minnesota 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.

Andie, Content Manager & Writing Department Team Lead

"The Chicken Whisperer"

Based in Ukraine, Andrew is a professional retoucher with over 6 years of experience in the photo industry. He’s one of the best in the business when it comes to enhancing photos in a way that still looks natural.

Andrew, Photo Editor

"The PhotoShop Guru"

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 lives with his family in the Ukraine, and with the Carpathian Mountains only an hour’s drive away, he loves hiking, snowboarding and downhill biking.

Oleg, Photo Analyst & Editor

"The One Who Takes Portraits"

Oksana has been a designer in the Ukraine for over 7 years, and has always been interested in photography and image manipulation. She feels lucky that her long-time hobby has become her job, and truly enjoys helping VIDA clients look their best in a genuine way. In her spare time, she performs with an amateur theatre group, and loves drawing both on paper and in Photoshop.

Oksana, Photo Editor

"Ksysha"

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.

Daria, Photo Analyst

"The Designer"

Connor’s wealth of life experience provides excellent material for his expertly written online dating messages and profiles. His adventures include hitchhiking from London to Berlin packing nothing but cans of Red Bull for a contest (no phones or money allowed!), and driving from England to Mongolia with friends packed into a tiny Fiat. His background in philosophy, screenwriting, and graphic design makes him one of VIDA’s most well-rounded writers, and the perfect person to mentor and train VIDA’s newest closers. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, waterskiing, and studying film production in Vancouver, BC.

Connor, Dating Specialist Mentor & Profile Writer

"The Invincible One"

Mark is a life coach who’s passionate about helping people break through their limits and increase their potential. As a profile writer, he helps showcase VIDA’s clients in the best possible light and also trains and mentors all new writers. He loves his job because it allows him to exercise his creative muscles while still helping people in one of the most important aspects of their lives. He currently lives in Denver, and in his spare time enjoys salsa dancing.

Mark, Profile Writer Mentor

"The Life Coach"

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 from Phoenix, 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 Scottsdale 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.

Andrew, Dating Specialist & Tinder Expert

"The Musician"

Arielle is a life coach, artist and writer currently living in Lawrence, Kansas. 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.

Arielle, Dating Specialist

"The Rebellious One"

With his background in marketing and copywriting, Mike is a natural when it comes to writing irresistible online dating messages. A Southerner by birth, Mike lives in western New York but still yearns for BBQ, Blues, and comfort food. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 kids, and once turned a holiday weekend into an impromptu 6-week road trip that crossed international borders.

Mike, Dating Specialist & Profile Writer

"The Southern Wordsmith"

Ben is a professional writer who is living in London and editing his first book. He enjoys 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 kind 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 Foyle’s, his favorite London bookshop.

Ben, Dating Specialist

"The London Novelist"

After reconnecting with his high school sweetheart via Facebook, Jarred now lives in Orlando with his blended family. He’s 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.

Jarred, Dating Specialist

"The Scavenger Hunter"

An accomplished author, Bonnie has over 40 books in publication, with a dedicated fan base all over the world. Her favorite aspect of working for VIDA is capturing her clients’ unique and interesting personalities in all the messages she sends. She resides in Michigan, and enjoys spending time with her 5 kids, 2 yorkies, and 160-lb English mastiff. Long considered a “go-to” for dating advice by her friends, she’s received 9 marriage proposals, a few of which she accepted.

Bonnie, Dating Specialist

"The Novelist"

Originally from San Diego and now living in Austin, Alberto uses his past experience as a dating coach to craft attractive messages for VIDA’s clients. A self-professed social and dating life hacker, he’s helped many men and women with texting, dating, and attraction. In his spare time, he likes playing the guitar and the drums, belting out a karaoke tune, hitting the gym, and channeling his inner Bobby Flay in the kitchen.

Alberto, Dating Specialist

"The Life Hacker"

Jessica calls Columbus home, but she teaches dance all over the country. She also enjoys writing poetry, horseback riding, and backpacking - especially along the Appalachian Trail. Jessica is passionate about helping people make connections, and loves that she can use her writing skills to do just that. She strives to be more open, empathetic, and communicative in her daily life, and hopes to inspire others to do the same. Perhaps unsurprisingly, she enjoys competing in cuddling competitions and currently holds the title for the entire East Coast.

Jessica, Dating Specialist

"The Championship Cuddler"

David currently lives in Ottawa, Canada, and 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).

David, Dating Specialist

"The International Jetsetter"

A fairly new transplant to the Pacific Northwest, Cammi is already falling in love with the region’s melancholy energy and natural beauty. 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. 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 VIDAs clients. She loves knowing that she’s laying the groundwork for people to create meaningful connections offline.

Cammi, Dating Specialist

"You Can Call Me Cam"

An author, editor, and award-winning screenwriter, Bill has been writing professionally for over twenty years. All that experience of mastering snappy dialogue, creating riveting characters, and devising ingenious plot twists is now brought to bear for VIDA clients. In fact, BIll's favorite part of working with VIDA is being able to help folks connect. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in rural Washington state. When he's not writing, Bill can usually be found tromping through the beautiful forests and mountains of the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by his faithful hound, Wheelie.

Bill, Dating Specialist

"The Eccentric One"

At 5’11”, it’s no surprise what inspired Bree’s nickname. She’s currently living in Portland, Oregon after a 7-year stint in NYC. 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.

Bree, Dating Specialist & Profile Writer

"Legs"

With his background in sales and screenwriting, Bobby is adept at combining sales psychology with conversational mechanics - and his comedy background is an added bonus. He’s a natural at writing funny, charming messages that get great results for VIDA clients! He keeps his comedy skills sharp by doing stand up several times a week at venues throughout Colorado, and he also enjoys skiing, hiking, and hanging out with his friends and making fun of all the tourists who struggle with the lack of oxygen.

Bobby, Dating Specialist

"The Comedian"

Kayla has a background in social services, and is no stranger to writing and research. She’s also an empathetic person who excels at customer service, and she truly enjoys reaching out to intriguing, interesting people on behalf of VIDA’s clients. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her husband and kids in Vancouver, WA where they reside. And when she can, she enjoys traveling the world to attend music festivals and events. Most recently she flew to Hong Kong to see her favorite DJ trio Above & Beyond.

Kayla, Dating Specialist

"The Music Lover"

Originally from Toronto, Liana has a background in music therapy, counselling 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. A lover of travel, Liana has hitchhiked across most of Canada and many states - and for now calls Mexico home where they live with their partner. When they’re not writing, this classically trained pianist enjoys playing music, making jewelry, and watching The Princess Bride (which they’ve seen at least 17,209 times).

Liana, Profile Writer

"Lulu Belle"

Currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sam is a veteran online dater who loves meeting people she’d never cross paths with in her everyday life. She’s excited to help VIDA’s clients do the same. A creative type to the core, she enjoys photography, painting, playing the guitar, and appreciating the finer points of horror movies. When she’s not busy unleashing her artistic side, you’ll find her romping with her rescue dog at the dog park.

Sam, Profile Writer

"The Romanator"

Alexander calls Britain home, but has spent the last several years traveling. A photographer by trade, he’s currently in Sweden, where 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. He also enjoys writing, and knowing that the profiles he crafts for VIDA’s clients help them find love.

Alexander, Profile Writer

"The Intrepid Explorer"

A former journalist, Joel has a knack for exploring different angles and asking insightful questions. He’s also an experienced academic advisor, helping college students with their grad school applications, theses and academic journal submissions. When he’s not writing compelling profiles for VIDA clients, he enjoys climbing buildings and rock walls, bouldering, hiking and playing guitar. Originally from Oregon, he currently lives in Guadalajara, Mexico and loves the freedom to travel and work from anywhere in the world.

Joel, Profile Writer

"The Academic Expert"

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.

Maithreyi, HR Manager

"The Friendly One"

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.

Judy, HR Recruitment Associate

"The Awesome Networker"

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.

Grace, HR Recruitment Associate

"The Natural Helper"

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.

Vlad, IT & Data Specialist

"The Tech Guru"

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.

Fredy, Business Intelligence Developer

"The Techy One"

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.

Isabel, Scout Team Lead

"Crafter Extraordinaire"

A Note From VIDA’s Founder…

Hey, I’m Scott Valdez, Founder of VIDA.

It may be hard to believe that not long ago, many people thought meeting people online was kinda weird.

But times have changed…

These days, people routinely make new connections on social media sites. Two-thirds of US singles regularly use dating apps to expand their options, and thousands of intelligent daters are now turning to the experts for help finding their ideal match.

As the creator of VIDA, I’ve had the fortune of being featured on CNN, The Today Show, Fox News, and many other media giants. Although many were initially skeptical of my unconventional approach to matchmaking, they ultimately agreed VIDA was remarkably effective for finding lasting connections.

But here’s what surprises most reporters and potential customers alike:

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I never intended to create a modern matchmaking firm that would help over 5000 clients find their perfect matches.

After all, before starting VIDA, I was just an overworked sales and marketing manager searching for love… However, putting in 70+ hour work weeks at an ambitious startup wasn’t exactly conducive to meeting my ideal match.

Hanging out in bars didn’t yield many great prospects, my friends and coworkers only seemed to introduce me to the wrong types, and waiting for the universe to manifest my ideal woman was clearly just a pipe dream.

However, serendipity did seem to intervene when I discovered an ad for a prominent matchmaking service in the back of an in-flight magazine. Intrigued by the possibility of being set up with carefully-selected matches, I coughed up several thousand dollars—nearly my entire year-end bonus. Six months went by and I was only sent on a handful of blind dates with women who didn’t meet my expectations.

The general idea of matchmaking did make sense to me, and they gave me a few valuable dating insights. However, in the end they didn’t seem to have any matches in their rolodex that really fit my criteria... I licked my wounds and shifted my search elsewhere...

Dating sites like Match, POF, and OkCupid were steadily growing in popularity. Their increasing numbers meant I’d have access to more single women than a traditional matchmaker could dream of recruiting.

But like most guys, I was never taught how to optimally present myself online in a dating context… I didn’t know the right messages to send… and I was clueless which steps to take to entice women to meet up in person.

In fact, I vividly recall the first night I set up my POF account.

After uploading a couple of photos and jotting down a few words in my profile, I proceeded to spend an entire evening writing personalized messages to 47 women who were just my type.

The next morning, I eagerly climbed out of bed to see which women were interested. You can imagine my disappointment when I logged in to find that I hadn’t received a single response. I checked a few more times throughout the day before crawling back into bed frustrated and bewildered.

I knew lots of people had to be meeting online and I was determined to find success for myself. I spent hundreds of hours on dating sites and created dozens of spreadsheets. I spent the next 6 months meticulously testing everything to discover what worked and what didn’t.

And after rigorous testing, I finally started getting dates with women I really enjoyed meeting, rather than settling for those who didn’t quite check all the boxes. But between my heavy workload at my day job and running rigorous testing at night on my dating profile, I didn’t have enough time to go out with as many of my matches.

I was just too swamped.

Dating became my 2nd full-time job... and the pay was crappy! :p

Then I had a crazy idea… Why couldn’t a highly-skilled matchmaker just do this for me?

I would get the best of both worlds and would surely find my dream girl.

After placing several ads for a unique position, I found Mike, a gifted writer with a knack for online dating. I hired him to conduct the search for my perfect match.

And with his help—along with my meticulous attention to detail—we eventually cracked the code.

We discovered how to:

  • Create a profile that high-quality women can't resist.

  • Appear twice as attractive in your photo lineup.

  • Capture the attention of your most compatible matches from the very first message.

  • Keep your matches engaged, make her laugh, and have her eagerly awaiting your next message.

  • Ask her out in such a compelling way that “Yes” seems like the only answer that makes sense.

As a result, I started meeting highly-compatible women each week like clockwork. Mike even introduced me to a woman I liked so much that I ended my search to start a relationship.

One night, while hanging out with my buddies, one of them asked how I had met her. With a few beers in me, I spilled my secret. They all laughed at first and said I must be joking. I assured them I wasn’t. Then one of them asked, “Do you think your guy could find me a girl like yours too?”

They had all dabbled with dating apps and had experienced the same lack of results most guys are all too familiar with. Only then did I realize how my crazy little idea could really help thousands of men (and women!) meet their match.

That’s why...

In 2009, I Founded VIDA.

It's Like Having An Army Of Dating Experts Working Around The Clock For You.

VIDA is the first company to offer a team of dating specialists with a wealth of expertise and thousands of hours of experience. We combine forces to introduce you to highly-compatible women who are excited to meet you, too.

We’ve tested tens of thousands of online dating profiles and messages. And we know exactly what works to match you with someone we know you’ll enjoy spending time with!

There’s no other dating service out there that can do this for you...

Ready To Meet Your Perfect Match? Here's What To Do Next…

If you're looking to date women who check all your boxes—without dealing with all the usual hassles and frustrations of modern dating—it’s time to find out if we’re a good fit to work together.

If you qualify, we’ll be in contact with you soon to schedule a casual yet highly-confidential consultation with one of our dating specialists. There is no obligation to sign up and we will never pressure you into joining.

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