Meet The Team

FOUNDER

Matthew’s leadership at Blesso Properties has driven Shift Esperanza's success, emphasizing social and environmental impact. Known for his innovative vision, Matthew is valued for his unique vision, empowering spirit, and ability to uncover unique opportunities, with business and people alike.

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & INNOVATION

Matthew’s wife, Ginger, harnesses her expertise from Pratt, Parsons, and the Art Students League to lead interior design, art curation, and furniture design, ensuring all design projects align with Shift's vision. Ginger is currently exploring Bio-Design, using living organisms for sustainable, innovative materials.

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Beth is a chartered marketer and self-made entrepreneur who successfully ran her own international online marketing agency for four years. After recognizing Shift’s potential and deeply resonating with its mission, Beth decided to cease her client work to take on a full-time role as Shift’s Head of Marketing. Since then, Beth has been instrumental in building the Shift team and never ceases to push the boundaries with her original ideas, creative solutions, and forward-thinking strategies.

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Driven by a passion for genuine connections and well-being, Hannah left Toronto's entertainment scene for Nosara. With experience building and managing four restaurants, she shifted into holistic wellness and mentorship, leading to Shift. At Shift, she cultivates community culture, team bonding, and collaboration with her warm, inspiring energy.

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

Stephanie has extensive experience in marketing, events, and entrepreneurship after owning and running several businesses in Chile and working in multiple countries. Her decision to join Shift was driven by a genuine passion for the mission to create a successful model for socially and environmentally responsible developments.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Wylie is an accomplished artist, digital illustrator, and surfer. With a BFA in Illustration from California State University Long Beach and experience shaping brand identities and spearheading social media campaigns, Wylie has honed her graphic design and brand communication expertise. At Shift Esperanza, she excels in weaving the organization's values into its visual identity and marketing communications.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER & ADMINISTRATION

Ari, an accomplished professional with a management and human resources background, excels in administrative and compliance tasks. Her previous experiences highlight her leadership skills and expertise in personnel management, HR policy implementation, and staff organization, but she also demonstrates her ability to handle high-level responsibilities effectively.

LEAD LAND DESIGNER

Sam Kenworthy is a water systems enthusiast and landscape manager with over a decade of experience in the tropics. Experienced in working in a wide variety of environments, he enjoys the challenge and process of designing around problematic landscapes. Dedicated to continued learning and improving his skill sets, he is passionate about self-sufficiency, water management, generating more and better yields, and well-executed design for human ecosystems.

FARM MANAGER

Holding a degree in Biosystems Engineering, Emanuel joined Shift in 2023 as the Farm Manager, leveraging his deep agricultural roots from Costa Rica and extensive experience in both agriculture and the electric industry. Working at Shift gives Emanuel a chance to apply this knowledge by helping the project restore healthy ecosystems, conscious food production, protection of water resources, residue management, and positive social impact.