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About
As a Senior Campaign Writer at the University of Toronto specializing in major gift proposal writing and development, I am passionate about creating compelling stories that showcase the impact of philanthropy and inspire donors to support the university's strategic priorities. With more than six years of experience in advancement communications, I have developed and led a range of materials, including proposals, cases for support, donor impact and stewardship reports, positioning decks, business plans, speeches, and more. My proposals have generated more than $130 million in donations for the university across a range of impact areas, such as health, education, innovation, and social justice.
I am also an award-winning writer, editor, and creative with more than a decade of experience as a journalist and copywriter for various publications and clients. My work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, ESPNFC, and many others, covering topics such as soccer finance and analytics, culture, and politics. I have also worked on projects for soccer consultancies, analytics firms, and sports associations, providing insights, analyses, and feasibility studies. I have a strong background in social media, journalism, and news writing, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from McGill University.
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Education
Projects
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Announcing Defy Gravity: The Campaign for the University of Toronto
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Developed and cowrote the concept for the video launch of the largest fundraising campaign in Canadian history.
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Boundless Campaign Close
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A website to celebrate the largest and most successful fundraising campaign in Canadian history.
Honors & Awards
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CASE Circle of Excellence Award - Bronze
CASE
Awarded for the Defy Gravity Brand Launch and Awareness Campaign.
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CCAE Prix d'Excellence Gold Award for Best Use of Video/Film (5 Min or More)
CCAE
fAnnouncement of the Defy Gravity Campaign for the University of Toronto video.
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CCAE Prix d'Excellence Silver Award - Best Report to Donors
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education
Awarded for the University of Toronto's Boundless Campaign Final Donor Report.
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2020 IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
Received for work on the Boundless: Final Campaign Report for the University of Toronto.
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RGD In-House Design Award
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers
Award of Merit.
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Excellence Through Innovation Award
University of Toronto
Recognition for outstanding contribution to the University and its strategic objectives, awarded for work on U of T's Alumni Impact Survey website.
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French
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