My passion for chocolate and pastries began in early 2020 while studying abroad in Paris, France. Upon returning from France in March 2020, I began working professionally as a chocolatier and founded Darvina Chocolates soon after.

The name Darvina Chocolates is a tribute to my grandmother, Larissa Darvina: a WWII survivor, operating nurse and retired chief physician. Larissa is the heart of our family and a huge supporter of my journey as an independent woman in business.