PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR

Vikki holds a bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo along with a Business diploma from a private college. She followed this with an Effective Altruism fellowship at UCLA focusing on effective animal advocacy.

Years ago, Vikki learned dress pattern drafting and sewing. She then created bridal headpieces and accessories by hand as an exclusive supplier for a bridal boutique in Cambridge, ON. Soon after she tried modelling instead, and went on to work with hundreds of brands as a model, brand ambassador, and influencer. Her endeavors have garnered press coverage by many of the world’s top news, business, fashion, and celebrity media. Today, she is the owner of her own public relations agency, Lenola PR (which sponsors PR for the show). All of these experiences help Vikki to understand the needs of brands and how to promote them.

Having been an organizer for PETA, she realized that many people were unaware of the ethical and environmental issues that come with exploiting animals for fashion… nor the alternatives available. A strong believer in offering a solution when pointing out a problem, Vikki found herself wanting to promote vegan fashion brands and innovative materials.

CO-PRODUCER

Animal activism that’s glamorous and fun? When Jess discovered the Vegan Fashion Show in 2022 she knew she had to be a part of it. 

Jess has a diverse background of professional, educational, and volunteer experiences that make her an asset to any team. She has a degree in Marketing Management, 15 years of Sales experience, a certificate in Plant-based Nutrition, is a volunteer for Animal Justice, and has a background in performance arts.

Jess enjoys thrifting, long walks with her plant-based pups, scoping out vegan eateries, baseball, and patio pints. She joined forces with The Vegan Fashion Show to raise awareness around the plight of animals in our fashion world, elevate the brands that support more compassionate choices, and inspire change

CONTENT CREATOR

Shreya Ghodawat is a sustainability x climate activist, and the India Ambassador for Project Dandelion and Plant Based Treaty, and Youth Board Member of ProVeg International.

She is also the host of India’s #1 sustainability podcast, Sustainable Tea with Shreya, where she hosts discussions with changemakers and experts to increase awareness and inspire change for a kinder, greener, more equitable world.

She’s also building India’s first Jain-led giving circle dedicated to ending animal suffering called JAAP - Jains for Ahimsa in Philanthropy.

AMBASSADOR

Fashion has been part of Nanda’s life for as long as she can remember, from sketching dresses and creating bags out of deadstock textiles. You can browse her upcycled designs in her own slow fashion brand called HELENA. Her eye for design led her into a career in interior design, but as her spiritual journey deepened, she felt called to step away and explore a more mindful way of living through yoga and meditation.

In her early twenties, Nanda ran a fashion blog, but after her spiritual awakening, she began to see fashion through a different lens, questioning its superficiality and its impact on the planet. Over time, she rediscovered her love for style, realizing that fashion doesn’t have to come at the cost of compassion. It became a way to express creativity consciously, to celebrate beauty while honoring animals, people, and the Earth.

MODEL COORDINATOR (OTTAWA)

Joyce is a Marketing & Communications Specialist with a background in lifestyle and event marketing. At ELLE Canada, she supported the advertising sales team by developing marketing materials and creating special magazine features for fashion and beauty brands. In her previous role as VP of VegOttawa, she co-organized VegOttawa Fest and helped launch Veganuary in Canada. As a longtime animal advocate, she is passionate about cruelty-free and sustainable fashion and is excited to support The Vegan Fashion show in Ottawa.

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Steve is a Toronto-based animal rights activist who has spent the past seven years organizing, coordinating, and documenting frontline activism across Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, NYC, New Jersey, Maryland and Philadelphia.

Over this time, Steve has filmed animal cruelty, conducted undercover investigations, and stood vigil for innocent animals across Ontario, NJ, and PA, bearing witness to the countless individuals whose stories go untold.

He has participated in and contributed to various animal rights campaigns by organizations such as Animal Justice, Animal Equality, Direct Action Everywhere, and Last Chance for Animals, Revolution Philadelphia, Fur Free NYC and Fur Free Toronto, The Anti-Vivisection Alliance, Animal Save Movement, Anonymous for the Voiceless, and Horseracing Wrongs.

Beyond grassroots campaigns, street outreach, and online advocacy, Steve has volunteered at sanctuaries across MD, PA, and NJ, and currently volunteers at Farmhouse Garden Animal Home in Uxbridge, Ontario. Steve is excited to bring his dedication to animal liberation to The Vegan Fashion Show!

Photo credit: Malcolm Klimowicz