Caroline is a mother and communications professional in a social services agency in British Columbia and an interpreter for diverse South American communities, supporting individuals as they navigate language, culture, and access to services. As an uninvited guest on Syilx Okanagan territory, she approaches her work with humility, respect, and accountability. Born in the deep south of Pindorama, the Tupi name for Brazil, and a single daughter of mixed ancestry, she carries the histories, cultural resilience, and ways of knowing of the peoples of Abya Yala. She maintains long-standing collaborations with Indigenous communities through her store, partnering directly with families, artisans, and knowledge keepers in relationships rooted in reciprocity, transparency, and cultural sustainability. For the past three years, she has also served as a board member of Inspired Word Café, a volunteer-run, not-for-profit society offering literary programming and community events in the Okanagan. Across all her roles, Caroline brings a perspective shaped by social justice, cultural awareness, and a deep commitment to reconciliation and community empowerment.