About Me

Zarina Varley Scott here, but you can call me Zaz! Sydney born and raised, currently located just north east of Toronto, via Themyscira.

Certified Salesforce #AwesomeAdmin, Lightning Champion, Golden Hoodie recipient, True North Dreamin core team member and Co-Leader of the Toronto Women In Tech Community Group. Dreamforce speaker for 2018, 2019 and 2022, as well as Down Under Dreamin 2019 and True North Dreamin 2019.

Other interests include playing the trumpet (over 25 years), superheroes, and aviation.

You can find me on twitter, linkedin, or on Trailhead.

Clouds by Kasey Rainbow.

Toronto World Tour 2019 - awarded the Golden Hoodie by Sarah Franklin




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