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Article

"Nursing education for the 21st century"

Georgian College

Written to showcase the one-year anniversary of the launch of Georgian's Honours Bachelor of Science—Nursing degree program, including its innovative simulation centre; published in Georgian College's GeorgianView Magazine.

Article

"Record-breaking $176,000 raised for student support at the 2018 Humber Golf Classic"

Humber Polytechnic

Written to share the success of the 2018 Humber Golf Classic tournament, an annual fundraising event which supports student scholarships and other forms of financial aid; published on Humber College's Alumni & Advancement website

Article

"Putting the power back in patients' hands: How a new research study is empowering and educating diabetes patients"

SHN Foundation

Written to showcase an innovative research partnership between SHN and McMaster University on community-based project aims to improve disease management for kidney patients; published in SHN Foundation's biannual magazine, Our Time

Article

"How York University grad Deborah Lau-Yu is using extraordinary design to create exceptional stories"

York University

Written to profile notable York University alumni and celebrated designer Deborah Lau-Yu, mobilizing her story as an opportunity to share professional advice with future graduates; published on York University's Alumni website

Article

"Celebrating alumni excellence at York University's 2015 Bryden Alumni Awards"

York University

Written to showcase the accomplishments of the 2015 Bryden Award winners while demonstrating the collective impact of the alumni community and highlighting the prestigious event; published on York University's Alumni website

Article

"From past to present: Alumni Association celebrates exceptional York students with 2015 scholarships"

York University

Written to profile the recipients of the annual awards and scholarships created by the York University Alumni Association (YUAA) and celebrate their distinct achievements; published on York University's Alumni website

Article

"Making history for the future"

Humber Polytechnic

Written to capture and celebrate the long history of philanthropy between The Barrett Family Foundation and Humber Polytechnic, including the construction of the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation; published as cover story for The Humber Magazine

Article

Southlake100 Profile Series

Southlake Regional Health Centre

Contributed nine profiles to a series celebrating the hospital's 100th anniversary and the people, place and performance that have helped shape its journey thus far with the commuity; published via NewmarketToday.ca

Article

"Joshua Yasay's legacy lives on with endowed award at York University"

York University

Written to celebrate the impact of an award created to honour the memory of Joshua Yasay, a York student and basketball player, who tragically passed away; published on York University's Alumni website

Article

"York University launches historic $500-million fundraising and alumni engagement campaign"

York University

Written to celebrate the monumental launch event of the University's largest fundraising and alumni engagement campaign and invite readers to join us on the start of this historic journey; published on York University's main website

Article

"Lorenza Fedele: Preserving a daughter's memory by giving back to future students"

Humber Polytechnic

Written to recognize a long-time donor for her contributions to create a memorial award and promote a unique method of giving back to a broader community of prospective donors; published on Humber College's Alumni & Advancement website

Article

Maria Artuso: The power of paying it forward

Georgian College

Written to profile a Georgian alumni, volunteer and donor who has given back to her alma mater as a mentor to current students and through the creation of a named scholarship; published in Georgian College's GeorgianView Magazine.

Article

"Thank you for helping us to do more"

Georgian College

Written to celebrate the fundraising success of Georgian's Frontline Support campaign to launch the first-ever bachelor's degree program in nursing for Central Ontario; published in Georgian College's GeorgianView Magazine.

Correspondence

Donor Stewardship Letter

York University

Prepared in an effort to repair the relationship with a lapsed York University donor by providing both quantitative and qualitative details on the impact of their endowment (NOTE: Confidential information has been redacted)

Correspondence

Donor Campaign Preview

Humber Polytechnic

Prepared for Humber College's top donors, notable prospects, board members and community and industry partners as a preview of the forthcoming $50-million Unlimited Campaign and the priorities it aimed to support

Correspondence

Endowment Fund Letter

York University

Prepared as part of York University's 2017 Endowment Fund Report package with the intention of sharing general fund updates from Advancement leadership and introducing the personalized report contained within the package

Correspondence

Prospect Outreach Letter

SHN Foundation

Prepared for a top SHN Foundation prospect with the intention of engaging them in a specific hospital priority project and securing a meeting to discuss their support (NOTE: Confidential information has been redacted)

Key Messaging

It's Our Time Fundraising Campaign

SHN Foundation

Prepared as a reference material for SHN Foundation's fundraising team in order to solidify campaign messaging, empower expertise and maintain consistency throughout all donor and/or community activities and conversations

Media Advisory

"Fairchild Radiothon hits the airwaves on June 6 in support of Scarborough hospitals"

SHN Foundation

Prepared in advance of SHN Foundation's annual Chinese-language Fairchild Radiothon to engage a broader cohort of local, regional and cultural media partners and encourage significant advance coverage for the upcoming event

Media Release

"Fairchild Radio listeners support healthcare in Scarborough to the tune of $136,000"

SHN Foundation

Written in response to the overwhelming and record-breaking support generated by SHN Foundation's annual Chinese-language Fairchild Radiothon event with the intention of sharing the results with the community and cultivating further support

Media Release

"Scarborough-born superstar The Weeknd donates $500,000 to support frontline hospital workers"

SHN Foundation

Written to celebrate a monumental donation made by Abel Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd towards SHN Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Fund with the intention of generating international media coverage

Publication

Our Time Magazine (Fall 2019)

SHN Foundation

Responsible for strategy, editorial planning, research, interviews, writing, layout, design, photography, printing and distribution involved in this rebranded issue of SHN Foundation's bi-annual publication for donors and community

Publication

Our Community. Your Impact. Donor Newsletter (Winter 2022)

Uxbridge Hospital Foundation

Responsible for strategic consultations, interviews, writing, layout, design and photography involved in this rebranded issue of Uxbridge Hospital Foundations annual publication for donors and community

Publication

Our Community. Your Impact. Donor Newsletter (Spring 2023)

Uxbridge Hospital Foundation

Responsible for strategic consultations, interviews, writing, layout, design and photography involved in this rebranded issue of Uxbridge Hospital Foundations annual publication for donors and community

Speaking Remarks

Convocation Citation (Joan Andrew)

Glendon Campus

Written for Glendon's annual Convocation celebration to introduce renowned public servant Joan Andrew as recipient of a 2023 honorary degree from York University; includes a short-form version to be used via various digital channels

Speaking Remarks

Impact Campaign Launch (Chancellor Greg Sorbara)

York University

Prepared on behalf of York University's former Chancellor Greg Sorbara to be spoken in front of audiences at the VIP launch event for the institution's historic $500-million fundraising and alumni engagement campaign

Web Copy

Right the Future Content Collections

York University

Contributed copy to York's Right the Future brand site in support of a new wave of content being promoted via the platform, focusing on experiential education, a multi-campus learning environment and York's excellence in sustainability

Web Copy

Alumni Recognition Profiles

Glendon Campus

Written to recognize exceptional Glendon alumni and showcase their personal and professional achievements to students, their fellow alumni and the broader community; published via the Glendon Alumni & Friends website

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