Meet the 2024 Team

PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR

Vikki holds an Environmental Studies degree 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. Today she is also the owner of a public relations agency, Lenola PR (which sponsors PR for the show).

All of these experiences have helped Vikki understand the needs of brands and how to promote them. Having been an organizer for PETA, she realized 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.

BACKSTAGE DIRECTOR - TORONTO

Damon Isaacs holds a master’s degree in Operations Management with a background in aerospace, energy, and healthcare. Damon has supported the operations for large regional and global companies by leading teams in technology, human resources and digital transformation. His experience and leadership have been focused on developing efficient organizations in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. With a background rooted in organizational development and project management, Damon has honed his skills in leading large projects, orchestrating events and optimizing processes for maximum efficiency.

In 2020, Damon helped form the Center for Contemporary Sciences, a think tank non-profit whose mission is to unlock the power of science to find solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of humans, animals, and the planet. He was the founding Chief Operating Office, and today serves as Board of Directors, Chair.

Beyond his operational expertise, Damon is deeply passionate about promoting cruelty-free and sustainable fashion practices. He is looking forward to actively collaborating with designers, sponsors, and stakeholders to champion the values of compassion and environmental responsibility within the fashion industry.

MODEL COORDINATOR - TORONTO

Delaram Darvish is a dedicated Fashion Management student at George Brown College since September 2023, building upon her Bachelor degree in Fashion Design from Iran. She has honed her skills as a purchasing assistant for nearly a year and spent over two years as a designer and fabric maker at Sposa Meson, a renowned bridal meson in Iran.

Upon relocating to Canada, Delaram continued to expand her expertise by volunteering in visual merchandising and assisting with fashion shows. Recognizing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Delaram embarked on a journey to explore sustainable fashion practices. Delaram is passionate about revolutionizing the fashion industry by promoting sustainability and ethical practices.

CONTENT CREATOR - TORONTO

Jordan is a university student studying communications and media studies in Toronto and has a passion for all things fashion.

Jordan has volunteered and worked at variou fashion events like The Vegan Fashion Show and Startup Fashion Week. She has modeled in various photoshoots and is excited to continue her journey within the fashion industry.

Jordan continues to elevate her style and experience through interacting with different kinds of fashion through culture, creativity, and art.

STYLIST - VIRTUALLY FOR VANCOUVER

Passionate about the transformative power of vegan goods, Grace is a dedicated fashion enthusiast on a journey to blend creativity with functionality. Grace is a Dean’s List Graduate from the Fashion, Arts, and Business program at Humber College where she studied marketing, event planning, fashion trend forecasts, fashion sales techniques, colour and styling analysis, styling fashion shoots, runways, and the production of fashion events. She has over three years experience working in luxury retail as a client advisor and sales associate.

Grace is the owner of the vegan lip gloss line Graceful Divas based in Toronto, Canada. These products contain antioxidants and essential nutrients. Grace strives to prove that fashion and beauty can be luxurious without causing harm to animals.

MODEL COORDINATOR - VANCOUVER

Ayîkipîsim originated from the ancestral land of Frog Lake Nêhiyaw (Cree) Nation on Treaty 6 Territory in Northern Alberta. Ayîkipîsim says “Tanisi” which means hello in Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree language), and “kinanâskomitin” which means thank you.

Ayîkipîsim entered the modelling world in 2016 out of curiosity at the age of 40 as a plus size woman of colour. Modelling was only a dream up until that point, but her new acting career at the time gave me a new found confidence. She has walked the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week and several charitable runway shows, been published in a fashion catalog, and participated in many other fun and memorable projects over the years. In November 2023, Ayîkipîsim had the opportunity to assist in dressing models backstage at Indigenous Fashion Week. The passion and respect toward fabrics, designs and sustainability exuded from the extraordinary talented designers she felt to be very inspiring.

Ayîkipîsim has been living a vegan lifestyle for three years and her love is in cooking delicious vegan comfort food and creating plant based household and beauty products for herself. She is very excited to be volunteering at The Vegan Fashion Show helping showcase environmentally friendly and cruelty free sustainable fashion.

MODEL COORDINATOR - VANCOUVER

As someone who has found fashion integral in helping develop confidence and self-expression, she understands the transformative power of fashion. Dorothy is passionate about providing a similarly empowering experience to others, and strives to use fashion to inspire self discovery.

She has experience working on photoshoots to style celebrities and models, working on brand campaigns and magazine features. Her approach prioritizes teamwork, and feel most inspired by other creators. Dorothy is excited to join The Vegan Fashion Show as a model coordinator to have her first experience working backstage!