Anna Cruz
General Manager
Anna is our powerhouse General Manager, mixing leadership with a splash of creativity! She has been the heart and souls of Lakeside Gardens for over 25 years. With a heart for teamwork and a knack for sparking innovation, she’s like a motivational speaker wrapped in a superhero cape. Her strategic vision and hands-on style mean every project doesn’t just hit the mark—it knocks it out of the park!
Kindra Coleman Event Coordinator
Kindra is the heartbeat of our events, bringing a unique blend of creativity and organization that truly sets her apart. Her attention to detail ensures that every aspect of an event runs smoothly, from the initial planning stages to the final execution. With an infectious enthusiasm and a warm smile, she has an incredible ability to make everyone feel welcomed and valued.
Outside of wedding planning, Kindra enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling to the beach. She loves to curl up with her cat and catch up on the latest Bachelor series.
Noel Poovaviranon Assistant Manager/Event Coordinator
Noel, is an exceptional wedding planner. She blends joy and warmth in every event. With an eye for detail and a passion for fulfilling dreams, she transforms couples' visions into breathtaking realities. Her gracious demeanor creates an enjoyable and stress-free planning atmosphere. Working with Noel feels like a dream, allowing creativity and love to flourish in stunning imagery and unforgettable moments.
When she’s not bringing clients visions to life, Noel spends her time snowboarding and traveling around the world. She is a jetsetter and more than happy to try a new cuisine.
Carolyn McCampbell Event Coordinator
Carolyn graduated from Washington State University with her degree in French and Hospitality Business Management with an emphasis in the events sector. She has worked in the hospitality industry since 2017 and has been with Lakeside Gardens since January of 2024.
She loves helping people plan their events and seeing the love and joy surrounding weddings. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.
Brittany Cruz
Event Coordinator
Brittany has a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, bringing a fresh perspective and a wealth of creativity to our team. Brittany understands that each couple is unique, and she is dedicated to crafting personalized ceremonies that reflect your love story. Brittney is here to make your wedding dreams come true.
Away from the office, Brittany also owns Mt. Hood dance studio where she holds recitals and teaches multiple styles of dance. She also loves to spend time with her three boys and keeping up with their busy lives.
Andre Cruz Executive Assistant Of Operations
Our executive assistant is a highly organized and efficient professional, adept at managing timelines and ensuring smooth operations within the team. With exceptional communication skills and a keen attention to detail, Andre plays a huge role in our web design and everyday maintenance. Andre is vital in supporting our goals and enhancing productivity.
Andre also has a passion for photography and has helped Lakeside with many of the promotional pictures. In his spare time, he likes to play video games and keep up with the stock market.
Anna Kameshima Event Coordinator
As proud beav, Anna got her marketing degree at Oregon State University and work for various tech companies in the years following graduation. She fell into wedding coordination when her friends started to get married and needed an extra helping hand from someone they trusted to get the job done! After coordinating for a few friends through word of mouth other people outside of her immediate circle started to reach out for help. Fast forward to now she is ditching the traditional 9-5 and pursuing a full-time career in the wedding industry.
Aside from weddings Anna loves to travel when she can and has been to 7 countries so far! She loves matcha over coffee, read books over sports, and she loves cats AND dogs but has a soft spot for cats and hopes to adopt one day.