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VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards 2019 winners
Congratulations to 69成人电影网's (VCC) most recent Outstanding Alumni Award winners! These are the latest in a long line of VCC alumni and others who have made significant contributions to their industries and our community. Each recipient stands out with unique stories of success, inspiration, and dedication.
Loni Yee 鈥 Community Contribution
Founder, The Collective Beauty Studio
Loni Yee graduated from VCC as a hairstylist in 2005, then went on to open her own salon, , in Steveston Village. Here, Loni specializes in modern approaches to cut, colour, and styling. She also facilitates donation of ponytails to . Last month, Loni鈥檚 salon undertook a massive fundraising initiative and raised $80,000 for this charity! Loni also employs several 69成人电影网 in her salon.
Alex Chen 鈥 Career Success
Iron Chef/Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Alex Chen has achieved a stunning level of notoriety in a very short amount of time. He boasts more than a decade of experience at some of the most acclaimed hotels across North America, and has been the driving force behind Vancouver鈥檚 celebrated . Alex regularly hires and mentors VCC graduates as he views their success as his success. Alex also has a true affinity for high-pressure culinary competitions as a competitor, as a mentor, and as a judge. He is likely best known for his win on Iron Chef Canada in 2018, and we鈥檒l see him shortly on Food Network Canada鈥檚 upcoming 鈥淲all of Chefs.鈥
Clarissa Roque 鈥 One to Watch
Pastry artist, WorldSkills Kazan 2019 competitor
Clarissa 鈥淐laire鈥 Roque placed 5th in the P芒tisserie and Confectionery category at the WorldSkills Kazan 2019 competition hosted in Russia this past summer. Claire consistently demonstrates grace and maturity under pressure, and thrives in highly competitive environments. Even at 19, Claire is no stranger to pushing the creative limits of her craft with impeccable taste and extraordinary focus.
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