Introducing our team
of Superstars
responsible for adding
those extra hours to your day.

Introducing our team of Superstars responsible for adding those extra
hours to your day.

Meet our founder Joanna,

CEO — Cortes Island, B.C.

Founder and CEO, Joanna Danzinger’s affinity for the extraordinary and undaunted wanderlust has seen her through over 40 countries in good company. As executive assistant, estate manager and chief stewardess, Joanna has been entrusted with the management of super yachts and luxury properties for clients from Calgary to Hong Kong, delivering service fit for royalty. Literally. Her mastery of those peripheral details central to anyone accustomed to a well-appointed life – or just a well-appointed soirée in Cannes – is unrivalled. Joanna enjoys spending her spare time exploring nature with her fiancé and her dog Archie, learning to homestead as well as daydreaming about her next adventure.
Joanna Smiling Portrait in a White Shirt One
Joanna Smiling Portrait in a White Shirt One
Meet our founder Joanna,
CEO — Cortes Island, B.C.​
Founder and managing director, Joanna Danzinger’s affinity for the extraordinary and undaunted wanderlust has seen her through over 40 countries in good company. As executive assistant, estate manager and chief stewardess, Joanna has been entrusted with the management of super yachts and luxury properties for clients from Calgary to Hong Kong, delivering service fit for royalty. Literally. Her mastery of those peripheral details central to anyone accustomed to a well-appointed life – or just a well-appointed soirée in Cannes – is unrivalled. Joanna enjoys spending her spare time exploring nature with her fiancé and her dog Archie, learning to homestead as well as daydreaming about her next adventure.

Our Core Team

Our Core Team

Joanne Penn

Project Manager
Vancouver, B.C.

After an established career in Corporate IT Education, Joanne took an entrepreneurial path and has spent the last two decades running her own businesses as a personal chef and health & nutrition coach. Her primary focus has always been to simplify clients’ lives and she now brings that same commitment to Stargazer clients. With a keen interest in a healthy and active lifestyle, she enjoys the creativity of cooking and baking for friends and family (including Ollie, the family dog), as well as hiking, cycling, sailing and travelling locally and internationally.

Erick Calder

Project Manager
Vancouver, B.C.

With over two decades of experience in the hotel, restaurant, and hospitality industry in Victoria and across Canada, Erick brings the highest level of professionalism and service excellence to Stargazer Lifestyle Services. His decades of experience in guest service roles fuel his ability to understand and anticipate our client needs. His continuing passion to create great experiences is mirrored in his hobbies. He enjoys a myriad of activities from yoga, strength training and outdoor adventures to hosting board game nights and cooking for his family.

Lars van Rouendal

Project Manager
London, UK

Lars studied Management, Economics & Law before taking on managerial roles in hospitality as well as dabbling with some start-ups in Chicago, London and Amsterdam. After several years managing the interior on super yachts, Lars worked as a luxury international courier for VIP clients like Louis Vuitton and Rolls Royce. Lars keeps the Stargazer constellation in orbit by managing operations.  His expert skillset is utilized for high-priority projects or international tasks. When not out on his paddle board, Lars likes preparing healthy meals after a session at the local health club.
Amit Sehgal

Errand/Project Manager
Vancouver, B.C.

Amit joins our team with over two decades of experience in business, sales, and marketing. As CEO of a successful import/export company, he specialized in sales, account management, branding, trade and consumer shows and promotional events. As a flexible leader in business, he can navigate any task with special talents, such as exceptional multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills, as he strives to meet the client’s needs. Amit enjoys spending time with his family and has a passion for music, travel and exploring culinary adventures.
Oressa Mathers

Errand Assistant
Vancouver, B.C.

Oressa has a passion for working with and helping others. With her first customer service position at age 11, her work ethic and extroverted personality are engrained in her core. She holds a professional background in Legal Assistance and Real Estate which aids in her attention to detail. Now working full-time as a Real Estate Agent, she still enjoys assisting the Stargazer team casually. In her spare time, you will either find her walking her Australian Shepherd Mia, basking in the sun or spending time with her husband and stepdaughter.
Faith Lee

Errand Assistant
Vancouver, B.C.

Faith is a highly skilled professional with a passion for providing top-notch customer service. For almost a decade, she has worked in the service industry, dealing with a wide range of tasks and building strong relationships with those she serves. She is dedicated to making sure every task is completed with the utmost care and attention to detail. Faith loves to connect with nature and spend time with her beloved cat, Cleo. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to join Stargazer, where she brings her commitment to simplifying clients’ lives to the forefront.

Joanne Penn

After an established career in Corporate IT Education, Joanne took an entrepreneurial path and has spent the last two decades running her own businesses as a personal chef and health & nutrition coach. Her primary focus has always been to simplify client’s lives, and she now brings that same commitment to Stargazer clients. With a keen interest in a healthy and active lifestyle, she enjoys the creativity of cooking and baking for friends and family (including Ollie, the family dog), as well as hiking, cycling, sailing and travelling locally and internationally.

Erick Calder

With over two decades of experience in the hotel, restaurant, and hospitality industry in Victoria and across Canada, Erick brings the highest level of professionalism and service excellence to Stargazer Lifestyle Services. His decades of experience in guests services roles fuel his ability to understand and anticipate our clients’ needs. His continuing passion to create great experiences is mirrored in his hobbies. He enjoys a myriad of activities from yoga, strength training and outdoor adventures to hosting board game nights and cooking for his family.

Lars van Rounendal

Lars studied Management, Economics & Law before taking on managerial roles in hospitality as well as dabbling with some start-ups in Chicago, London and Amsterdam. After several years managing the interior on super yachts, Lars worked as a luxury international courier for VIP clients like Louis Vuitton and Rolls Royce. Lars plays a vital part in keeping the Stargazer machine going by managing the team as well as all tasks involved with daily operations. His expert skillset is utilized for high priority projects or international tasks. When not out on his paddle board, Lars likes preparing healthy meals after a session at the local health club.