Profiles

Farah Ng admits that her reason for being in nonprofit may be a bit selfish – but in a good way. Growing up painfully shy, Farah found that she was able to contribute something of value by volunteering.  “I feel really good knowing I am making a small difference in someone’s world,” she says. “I… Read More »

When she was studying journalism in community college, Linda Alberts had a teacher who referred to public relations as ‘the dark side’. It’s a good thing she didn’t take his view too seriously, because today, Linda is very happy as Public Relations Coordinator for the National Alliance For Youth Sports. Linda came to the nonprofit… Read More »

Marco Campana epitomizes positive energy. A convincing communications strategist, his enthusiasm for his role and for the people he serves is infectious. Marco is part of the communications team at Maytree – a private foundation focused on poverty reduction, increased diversity in leadership and economic prosperity for newcomers to Canada. Marco’s focus is helping Maytree… Read More »

Jennifer Charney is firmly grounded in a set of values that benefit the planet. For many years, she wanted to use her marketing communications expertise to advance conservation. Then, during a visit to California in 2003, Jennifer was so inspired by the breathtaking natural resources of the San Francisco Bay Area, she quit her job… Read More »

Family, faith, football, Facebook and fashion: Dusty Buell uses these five F’s to sum up his life, profession and priorities. Currently the Director of Marketing for Heartspring in Wichita, Kansas, Dusty approaches life and work by focusing on what’s most important to him and by connecting his priorities and values together. Nothing is more important… Read More »

Youth worker and web technologist Jason Shim has always worked in brand-new roles that did not previously exist. Uncharted territory, full of possibility, is a comfort zone for the Digital Media Manager at Pathways to Education Canada, who excels when given freedom to explore a new role. Pathways to Education Canada helps youth in low-income… Read More »

Entrepreneurial roles and causes that resonate: this combination has served as the guide for Meghan Reddick’s nonprofit marketing communications career. Understanding that nonprofit roles are just as intense and require just as much personal sacrifice as corporate roles, Meghan believes that putting her efforts behind a cause in which she truly believes is critical. Since… Read More »

When Randi Gill began her career in the nonprofit sector, she wanted two things: to be challenged and to make an impact. Nine years later, Randi has definitely achieved both goals. Currently the Communications Manager, Western Canada at the Canadian Diabetes Association, Randi has held several progressive marketing and communications roles within the organization since… Read More »

Nicole Paterson is an award-winning marketer who doesn’t let a lack of resources get in the way of achieving her goals. Nicole has worked as the Manager of Marketing Communications at the Burlington Public Library since early 2009 before which her marketing roles in the non-profit sector included Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, the… Read More »

Martha Watt is an internal communications specialist who puts customer service front and centre. Working as the Communications Coordinator, Ministry and Employment at the General Council Office for The United Church of Canada, Martha is responsible for communicating ministry and employment information to lay employees and ministry personnel, as well as to leadership volunteers. This… Read More »