Building Calgary’s first localized smart gardening platform.

Victoria Lee is the strategic and educational mastermind behind GARDNVRSE. With a Master’s in TESOL and a strong background in instructional design, she specializes in making complex skills accessible through clear, practical, and engaging learning pathways. Her experience spans leading academic programs, designing community initiatives, and serving as President of MSAYYC at SAIT—where she has demonstrated consistent strength in communication, leadership, and user-focused development.

As CEO, Victoria leads product strategy, content design, and community engagement—ensuring GARDNVRSE remains welcoming, intuitive, and built around genuine user empowerment.

Joshua Garcia’s path to co-founding GARDNVRSE grew from a lifelong focus on systems thinking and using technology to empower people. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and pursuing a BBA in Financial Technology & Innovation, he blends analytical problem-solving with human-centered design. His experience spans leading competitive robotics teams under pressure, rebuilding digital infrastructure as VP of Systems Management at MSAYYC, and consulting for Calgary micro-businesses to streamline operations through automation and AI.

As COO, Joshua leads the technical architecture, AI coaching systems, and platform operations—ensuring GARDNVRSE remains stable, intuitive, and genuinely supportive for every type of gardener.