Description Sarah is a health and wellbeing professional passionate about supporting individuals in building and maintaining habits that help them to thrive. She believes in the inherent power of people and their ability to succeed when they have the support required. She has her Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Guelph in Applied Human Nutrition, and her Masters of Science from the University of North Texas in Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching. She has worked in community, clinical, and academic spaces, and currently works at Coquitlam College. She spends her weekends reading, attending live music, adventuring with friends, or visiting her two nephews she adores so much.

I am a Red Seal Certified Horticulturist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in Horticulture management, plant care, and landscape maintenance practices. Throughout my career, I have worked across a range of residential, commercial, and municipal projects, earning a reputation for expertise in plant health, landscape design, and maintenance strategies. I am passionate about creating and caring for beautiful and resilient green spaces for the community to enjoy. Whether leading a team, managing maintenance practices, or complex installations I always maintain a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and aesthetic quality.

My roots in horticulture run deep—growing up in a family immersed in the Netherlands’ flower bulb industry, I developed an early appreciation for gardening. After earning a Diploma as a Greenhouse Technician from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2009, I joined my family’s business, growing and supplying landscapers and garden centers across Canada with a wide variety of plant material, specializing in pond and tropical plants. Working behind the scenes left me wanting to be closer to garden displays, leading me into municipal parks, where I utilized my skills as a gardener for the City of Surrey. Today, as a coordinator with the City of Coquitlam, I take pride in guiding our gardening staff to create and maintain beautiful public spaces. My greatest reward is knowing our parks provide a backdrop for families to make memories and connect with the outdoors.