orn in a small town in northern Canada, Ashley Bretecher moved to Costa Rica with her family in 1996. Prior to starting her university studies, she briefly worked for Los Sueños Resort and Marina in 2001. She departed a few months later, studying international relations and languages, intending to return to Canada to continue her studies. While saving for the move, she returned to Los Sueños as an assistant to the receptionist in the marina office. More than two decades later, she is now marina and communications director, as well as tournament director of the prestigious Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown tournament series.