ABOUT KELLY
Kelly Shapiro Hashemi
Owner and Event Planner
Kelly Hashemi is an Indigenous woman and was born and raised in Manitoba. A mother of two and proud grandmother of Mars and Evren, Kelly now lives in Toronto. She has many years of experience in the Arts Community and supports the arts in many ways. She is now committed full time to Sweetpea Event Services. Her love of community also keeps her busy with volunteering and encouraging others to give of their time and talents. When she is not working or planning an amazing event, you can find Kelly in a kitchen somewhere cooking, laughing and loving life!
About Toby
Toby Shapiro
Associate Planner
Toby Shapiro is an Ojibway woman originally from Manitoba. A mother of 2, she decided to relocate her family to Toronto in 2015. For over 20 years her professional experience has been in customer service, office administration, facilities and project management. She has experience in non profit organizations and also has worked in both private and federal sectors. Although her more recent experience is with a government organization, she loves working with the Toronto community through volunteer work and as the Associate Planner with Sweetpea Event Services.
ABOUT Claudine
Claudine Sampson
Associate Planner
Claudine is an Indigenous grandmother, born and raised in Nova Scotia. Her heritage is from Shinnecock Nation Long Island New York. She works as a General Case Manger for a Not for profit organization. Claudine is a knowledge keeper and enjoys helping others. when she is not working Claudine loves to cook and travel!