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Romy LAI

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Francophone Settlement Support Agent at Saint John Newcomers Centre
📍 Canada

Romy Lai is the founder of Sweet Vanilla, a bakery that blends French elegance with the flavors of her native Madagascar. A graduate of NEOMA Business School, she pivoted from non-profit work and retail management to launch her passion project, which began at local farmers markets.

Originally from Antalaha, Madagascar, a renowned vanilla-producing region, Romys background deeply influences her culinary creations. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she worked in newcomer settlement in Saint John, a city she chose for its welcoming environment to raise a family. Her favorite colors include pink, red, gold, and royal blue.

Unique fact: The name "Sweet Vanilla" is a tribute to her hometown and her father, who worked in the vanilla fields.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Francophone Settlement Support Agent
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
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Entrepreneurship
Successfully transitioned from a career in non-profits and retail to found her own thriving bakery, starting from a farmers' market stall.
Culinary Heritage
Passionate about sharing her culture by combining the French and Malagasy influences from her upbringing into her baking.
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Career

Work history

7-2019 - 6-2020
Francophone Settlement Support Agent
Saint John Newcomers Centre
6-2019 - 12-2023
Executive Financial Administrator | Fund Development Officer
PRUDE Inc.
5-2019
Founder
Sweet Vanilla
3-2017 - 1-2018
Agente d'établissement - Concentration francophone
Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Ctr.
3-2017 - 1-2018
Settlement Agent - Francophone concentration
Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Ctr.
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Education
2008 - 2012
Master of Science in Management
NEOMA Business School
2010 - 2010
Entrepreneurship
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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