Vice President, Philanthropy

• Oct 2019 - Present

CAMH Foundation is on its boldest mission in history. As Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital, CAMH is building the county’s first mental health Research Centre — a global beacon of hope — where research will unlock discovery and change the course of people’s lives. It’s my privilege to lead a team of fundraising professionals who are inspiring philanthropy to solve the greatest mental health challenges of our time.

Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

Executive Director, Chief Community Officer

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

Promoted from Director, Marketing & Communications in April 2015.Grew and mentored a team of one to six, leading them through a portfolio evolution of Marketing & Communications to a fully integrated Marketing & Community Engagement team, which included the addition of donor stewardship and all event revenues. Pride projects and accomplishments included: - growing a high-performing team driven by a strong sense of purpose and unparalleled professionalism - launching the Foundation’s new website- launching a post capital campaign stewardship strategy called “Gratitude” that has become the hallmark of all Foundation donor appreciation/impact reporting and is embedded into the core values of the organization - leading the campaign strategy for the first joint public awareness campaign with our WCH partners (www.thehealthgap.ca)- leading the Foundation’s campaign close celebration at its annual Women for Women’s fundraiser, which celebrated $77M raised for WCH’s new home

Director, Development & Campaign

• Apr 2011 - Jan 2015

Fundraising/Development Director

• May 2008 - Apr 2011

Established the agency's fund development division as a fundraising strategist. Provided strategic direction and operational support to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph and Blue Door Shelters in East Gwillimbury. Of particular note, led the full management for three capital campaigns from feasibility study through to crossing the finish line, including recruiting and coaching volunteer campaign cabinets:- Raised $4M to build Ontario’s first barrier-free park for kids of all abilities (Marydale Park with the Catholic Youth Organization, Hamilton).- Raised $500,000 to purchase the first fully owned transitional home for vulnerable women and their children (Couchiching Jubilee House, Orillia).- Raised $1.5M to restore one of Canada’s national historic sites (Church of Our Lady Immaculate, Guelph). Foundational experience developing major gift strategy, organizational capacity building, designing and leading government relations, mass communications and event management.

Public Relations Consultant

• May 2006 - May 2008