Experience

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager, Internal Communications and Employee Experience

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Public Health Ontario

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR and Internal Communications Advisor

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  - Develop long-term internal communications strategy aligned with corporate strategic plan - Implement integrated internal organizational communication plans and associated tactics, products and materials that support employee engagement, facilitate change, and generate awareness and understanding of Public Health Ontario's (PHO) strategic priorities - Provide expertise in the strategic development of messaging, tactics and tools that support the successful execution of HR programs and policies - Provide communications and change management support for key organizational initiatives - Editor of corporate newsletter and bulletins - Lead in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of PHO’s intranet site - Evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications messages and channels and make recommendations to review and amend communication strategies as appropriate Show less



North York General Hospital

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2016

  - Manage a portfolio of internal clients by providing strategic communications advice - Develop comprehensive internal and external communications plans - Support hospital president and senior leadership team by drafting communications briefs, speaking notes and messaging - Craft messaging to support hospital initiatives as they align with hospital’s strategic plan and long-term goals - Launch and promote new hospital programs with internal, external and government stakeholders, and media - Promote the hospital's culture foundation, health and wellness strategy, and diversity and inclusion initiatives Show less



Environics Communications

• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Consultant, Health Sciences

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2011

  - Developed, implemented and evaluated pro-active, multi-faceted media relations programs in partnership with various stakeholder groups - Researched complex issues and converted them into media- and consumer-friendly internal and external communications tools - Wrote and edited various communications materials (including news releases, key messages, speaking notes, website copy and - Worked closely with reporters to generate national coverage in print, broadcast and online outlets - Developed, implemented and evaluated pro-active, multi-faceted media relations programs in partnership with various stakeholder groups - Researched complex issues and converted them into media- and consumer-friendly internal and external communications tools - Wrote and edited various communications materials (including news releases, key messages, speaking notes, website copy and - Worked closely with reporters to generate national coverage in print, broadcast and online outlets



Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Conducted interviews with internal and external clients and stakeholders, and developed written materials from learnings - Contributed regularly to hospital newsletter, magazine and website, and provided speaking notes for senior hospital management team - Worked closely with reporters and producers to fulfill daily media requests - Provided logistics and media relations support for hospital and foundation events - Conducted interviews with internal and external clients and stakeholders, and developed written materials from learnings - Contributed regularly to hospital newsletter, magazine and website, and provided speaking notes for senior hospital management team - Worked closely with reporters and producers to fulfill daily media requests - Provided logistics and media relations support for hospital and foundation events



CPP Investments | Investissements RPC

• Canada
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - May 2007

  - Produced online and printed collateral, including quarterly results, annual report, and internal news updates - Monitored media coverage and provided management team with daily news analysis - Assisted in development of new website, including designing and uploading information - Produced online and printed collateral, including quarterly results, annual report, and internal news updates - Monitored media coverage and provided management team with daily news analysis - Assisted in development of new website, including designing and uploading information