Hi, my name is Vivo! I am a passionate pastry and culinary chef in training, committed to continuous learning and growth. I grew up in McMinnville, Oregon, where I took high school-level culinary classes and competed in multiple culinary and management competitions, such as ProStart and SkillsUSA. Alongside these many competitions, I spent many family trips exploring Central Oregon. Over time, I developed a love for Bend, which inspired me to move here for both school and adventure. I am currently pursuing Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts at the Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College. I anticipate graduating with my associate's degrees in baking and pastry and in culinary arts by 2028.

   If I’m not in a kitchen, you will find me outside. I have a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoy activities such as snowboarding, rock climbing, biking, running, and hiking. I am especially interested in farm-to-table programs, having taken a class that specialized in it and also working at a winery that was farm-to-table adjacent. I also try to focus on seasonal and local ingredients in my kitchen work. I am always eager to learn from others and embrace new experiences. I value hard work and attention to detail a ton. I think with a little bit of extra elbow grease, you can go very far. I also hope that in the future I can open my own restaurant or café where I can bake until my heart desires, specializing in artisan breads, laminated pastries, and sometimes more gourmet pastries such as elegant wedding cakes. Follow me along on this crazy journey where I try to balance two sides of the food world.