I love adventure travel, hiking, biking, and reading. My favourite things in the entire world are exploring with my family. If I could spend all day volunteering at animal rescue centers I would.

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

Self taught, survival skills (starting a fire from a flint and rod, building a shelter, resourcing water supplies)

In what sports, if any, have you participated?

Hiking, mountain biking, basketball, platform diving, horseback riding

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

My husband, Devin Featherstone. For always encouraging me to chase my dreams- as crazy as they might be!

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

I survived 21 days with absolutely nothing, no shelter, no food, no water- in the Colombian jungle. I was away from friends, and had no contact with my family. It was a true showcase of perseverance. I was dirty- bug bitten, and completely with myself. I’m so beyond proud of my accomplishment.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

When I was 24 I decided that I was going to backpack through India on my own. I think the most interesting thing about me is my enjoyment of being uncomfortable- I thrive in situations that are foreign and I absolutely love immersing myself in different cultures.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

I am incredibly fortunate with the career that I’m in. I’ve been in aviation for 17 years. In my next career life, I would really like to get involved with animals. I’ve started looking into programs to get a degree in animal behavior and I hope to pursue that in the near future!

What would be your “dream job” in life?

To be an animal dietician at an animal rescue center in the jungle 🙂

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was raised in Calgary Alberta, and a little bit in Stouffville Ontario. My parents separated when I was an infant. Although not together, they both were involved in raising me. My mom was an entrepreneur and taught me grace. My dad was a heavy duty mechanic and taught me to love nature and adventure. I spent my days horseback riding, and my nights howling at the moon!

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

I’ve been a bartender, a flight attendant, and everything in between. I love experiencing new jobs!

List any volunteering you have done.

I consistently volunteer with brown bagging for Calgary’s kids, I just spend a week in Costa Rica volunteering at an animal rescue center. I’ve also been an active volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

What is your most unusual talent?

I can start a fire with nothing but my surroundings and a little flint and steel!

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

The most interesting place that I’ve been to- oh that’s SO hard to answer. I’ve been to so many unique locations. I would have to say though, that out of all of the places that I’ve been- I have a love affair with Canada. Prince Edward Island offers not only stunning landscape, but, amazing culture. I think we take for granted out own backyard.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

In ten years, I would love to be working for a shelter or a rescue center- thinking about retirement- and spending all summer at my cabin in Nakusp BC, biking, gardening, and reading books.