Community Work

Acknowledgements
  • FACES 2024 Finalist – New Humanitarian Initiative of the Year
  • FORBES 2023 Nominee: 30 Under 30 – Social Impact
  • VOscars 2023 Runner Up: Pathways to Possibilities
  • FACES 2023 Finalist – New Humanitarian Initiative of the Year
  • CharityVillage 2022: Most Outstanding Impact
  • Community Hero Runner Up 2022 – The Ottawan
  • FACES 2022 Finalist: Volunteer of the Year
  • FACES 2021 Finalist: Volunteer of the Year, Ottawa
  • FACES 2020 Finalist: Volunteer of the Year, Ottawa
  • FEBE Nomination: Community Giver 2019, Ottawa
My Community Based Work
  • The Missing Link Project (Jan. 2022-Present)
    Executive Director
    designed the business plan, raised money and awareness, organized events, designed flyers, managed finances, delegated work
  • Unsinkable (Feb. 2023-Present)
    Community Champion
    wrote and promoted articles and short films, represented Unsinkable at events, hosted webinars for Unsinkable at Work, guest speaker at events
  • Ecology Ottawa (Feb. 2023-Present)
    Board Director
    developed the strategic plan, raised money and awareness, policy development, bylaw development, event planning, photography 
  • Tuesday Club 613 (Aug. 2024-Aug. 2025)
    Governance Consultant
    created framework for policy development, bylaw development, and incorporation papers 
  • GAPAP (Feb. 2023-Feb. 2025)
    Board President (on pause until the Founder can allocate time)
    designed the business plan, raised awareness, graphic design, managed start-up essentials
  • Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (Nov. 2022-Nov. 2023)
    Board Director
    raised money and awareness, organized events, graphic design, digital marketing
  • Centretown Community Health Centre (Aug. 2022-Sep. 2023)
    Community Advisor – Quality Improvement Action Team
    developed and implemented CCHC Quality Framework to align with the Excellent Health Care for All Act, developed and oversaw the: Quality Improvement Plan; status and recommendations from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation; and compliance for French Language Designation, recommended education programs, provided advice and direction for the strategic plan
  • Kiwanis (Jul. 2022-Oct. 2023)
    Member/Communications Committee
    assisted social media outreach, developed and presented seminars on mental health and wellbeing, developed partnerships
  • Ottawa Victim Services (Aug. 2022-Nov. 2022)
    Board Director
    reviewed and updated the strategic plan and bylaws, partnership development, developed the foundation of new member onboarding training, assisted in DEI accessibility (particularly to the Deaf and Indigenous communities)
  • Dream Speak (Dec. 2019-Mar.2020)
    Founder (ended due to Covid)
    started up, raised money and awareness, organized events, designed flyers, managed finances, delegated work
  • 7 Cups (Jul. 2020-Sept. 2021)
    Listener
    supported people experiencing emotional distress, maintained confidentiality and a 5-star rating, continued personal education to improve emotional support skills (7 Cups Certifications: Psychological First Aid, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse)
  • Online/In Person Business Aid (Jan. 2017-Jan. 2019)
    Guide/Consultant
    taught people how to start their own business, helped them create a business plan and proposal, organized photoshoots and created marketing strategies, networked for people in various industries
  • University of Ottawa (Oct. 2016-Mar. 2019)
    Teacher
    taught beginner level American Sign Language
  • Talking About Mental Illnesses (Jan. 2014-Jun. 2016)
    Coordinator
    organized and ran meetings, created assemblies and events to raise awareness about mental health
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation (Feb. 2014-Feb. 2015)
    Canvasser
    went door to door to raise awareness, raised money online and in person, educated people on warning signs and what to do
  • The Teen Speak Project (Aug. 2014-Oct. 2015)
    Advocate
    designed and handed out fliers, explained mission statement, created promotional videos, wrote and produced songs
  • Children’s Liturgy (Sept. 2010-Apr. 2014)
    Leader
    read and explained readings to youth, created activities and community events
  • Various Senior Homes (Sept. 2004-Sept. 2009)
    Entertainer
    sang and danced for seniors and staff, created activities and community events

Current/Recent Collaborations

  • Runway for HOPE 2019 – SS and FW

Semi-annual charity event to raise money for CHEO Foundation. I wrote, co-produced, and performed two songs. I also walked the runway for Soucamelias, ORO Fashion House, Entin Gartini, and XOTIQUE.

  • Ray of Light Event 2019

An initiative focused on raising awareness and funds for mental health. This event raised $15 000 for Ottawa Royal Mental Health Centre‘s DIFD.

Previous Collaborations

  • Talking About Addictions and Mental Illnesses
  • YouthSpeak
  • The Teen Speak Project
  • Jack.Org