Welcome to our team spotlight series, where we introduce the people behind FLORA. Building a first-of-its-kind fertility insurance product takes a group of humans who care deeply about the work, and we want you to meet them.

In each post, a team member shares what they do here, why this mission matters to them, and a little about who they are outside of work. Expect real answers, a few fun surprises, and a closer look at the faces making proactive family planning possible.

Meet the person behind the work below.

Your current role at FLORA, plus what you'd call your job if titles didn't exist How long have you been at FLORA?

Underwriting Consultant.

How long have you been at FLORA?

A little over a year.

In a sentence or two, what do you do day to day?

I go over each application, identify and assess risk factors to support fair and accurate decisions.

What pulled you toward FLORA, or toward the fertility and women's health space in general?

I was drawn towards Flora and woman’s health because it combines complex medical decision-making with the opportunity to support people through deeply personal and important stages of their lives.

What was your first job? Which is your most memorable?

My very first job ever was working at working downtown Montreal at the Easton Center at a gift shop, the best you got to meet people from all over the world.

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

As a little girl I loved animals, still do and so I wanted to become a Veterinarian I wanted to be able to help all the animals.

How do you spend your time outside of work? What fills your time?

I loved to go to play golf, love trying out different restaurants and smoking cigars.

What's something people would be surprised to learn about you?

I love making baby gift baskets.

Your most useless talent or your weirdest habit. Own it.

I smell everything. Even a piece of paper.

Pick one and answer: coffee order, comfort meal, or the song that gets you going.

Dancing Queen from ABBA

A book, show, or podcast you push on everyone you meet.

Traitors

What's something on your bucket list you still need to cross off?

Visit Dubai