Community builder · Experience designer

Crafting connection through intentional design

Marina Topolnytska smiling and reaching toward the camera at an outdoor event
7+ yrsof experience in events, partnerships & community
200+in-person events & activations
1,000+guests at each flagship festival
30+brand activations curated
About

I design for how people feel

I’m Marina, a Toronto-based experience strategist and community builder with 7+ years across tech, wellness, hospitality, and live events. I’ve led end-to-end event creation for everything from intimate retreats to multi-day conferences with hundreds of speakers and thousands of attendees, always with the human experience at the center of everything I do.

I’m rooted in values of authenticity, connection, and intentional design, and I approach every project as an opportunity to create something that genuinely resonates. I’m always seeking experiences I’ve never tried before, experimenting with new formats, and scaling what works so that each event brings more value than the last. I’m known for my warmth, my collaborative spirit, and my ability to bring creative vision and operational excellence together seamlessly and with heart.

Outside of work, I’m deeply passionate about personal growth, mindfulness, curiosity, and adventure. I believe that these values make me a better collaborator, creator, and human.

I’m always looking for ways to grow, and I love being surrounded by people who challenge me, push me out of my comfort zone, and inspire me to show up as my best self. For me, it’s a never-ending journey, and I find it beautiful.

What I do

Event Production

Run of show, site maps, vendor management, budgets and on-site execution for gatherings of 20 up to 1,000+

Conferences & Multi‑Day Festivals

Multi-stage operations across registration, volunteer coordination, speaker logistics, guest flow and full venue management

Community Programming

Workshops, talks, guided sessions and community dinners, curated in collaboration with local artists, facilitators and brand partners

Retreats & Wellness

Intimate small-group retreats and wellness experiences designed with intention, from concept and programming to sensory details and flow

My projects