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Projects I worked on in the last few years.

Black Youth Face Unique Barriers to Mental Health Care

Black Physicians' Association of Ontario's Chenai Kadungure and Dr. Mojola Omole spoke about its mental health conference focusing on Black youth to guide medical professionals to respond better to the particular challenges faced by these youngsters.

Chronic Pain Management in Canada

Worked with Dr. Zameer Pirani to focus on the importance of a specialist-led, image-guided pain management approach. Read this story by Chris Hannay in the Globe and Mail.

Meet 3 Canadian Women Who Changed Careers after 40

Shared Karen Marsh's career pivot journey from being a teacher for 24 years to running Georgian Triangle Humane Society's Humane Education Program with Yahoo! Canada.

Inclusive Medical Education to Help Black and Indigenous Students

Profiled Black and Indigenous pathway lead Dr. Mireille Norris to elevate the importance of more inclusive medical education. Read this interview in the Toronto Star.

‘Edwin’ helping Niagara Catholic teachers talk about Indigenous perspectives

Worked with Nelson Education and Niagara Catholic District School Board to discuss how they support educators in the school system in teaching Indigenous curriculum components in a culturally appropriate way.

September 29 2025

A ‘Purrfect’ Era: Centre for Pets and People Breaks Ground in Collingwood

Developed a strategy to work with the construction media about Georgian Triangle Humane Society's groundbreaking news to focus on the state-of-the-art facility and special care that is put into the design of various elements.

February 8 2026

Ongoing Collaboration with Canadian Composer and Pianist David Braid

Collaborate with Juno award-winning composer and pianist David Braid to promote Canadian music globally. This Bach Braid Variations Double Violin Concerto world premiere features Timothy Chooi and Nikki Chooi, with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra conducted by Anne Manson. DavidBraid.com

Self Care Through Hair Program

Worked with registered psychotherapist Alice Wiafe of Black Mental Health Canada to amplify its Self Care Through Hair program. A three-month engagement that yielded 17 million views with feature stories in the Globe and Mail, CBC News, Postmedia, among others.

A Toronto Physician is Working to Provide More Support for Fall Prevention

A family affair: worked with Dr. Mireille Norris and her family with CTV News to talk about the importance of dementia and fall prevention.

September 19 2025

Humane Education Program - How Youth Learn to Care for Cats and Dogs – and Each Other

Collaborated with the Georgian Triangle Humane Society and Humane Canada on a Promising Practices Project which focuses on engaging men and boys as allies against gender-based violence through community-based humane education programs. Read this story by Erin Anderssen.

As Stigma Persists, Chronic Pain Remains a Silent Disease Among Seniors

Worked with Afiya Spine and Pain institute to shine a light on how Dr. Zameer Pirani helps this patient manage her complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Watch this interview on CTV News with Pauline Chan.

September 30 2024

Representation in Education Empowers Indigenous Youth

Leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Liz Halina, a member of Sagkeeng Anishinaabe Nation and Nelson educator, talked about why it’s important for students to have difficult conversations about Canada’s colonial history in meaningful ways and how reconciliation will have a positive impact on society in the future, rather than just focusing on the past.

Q&A: Women in Technology

Arranged a profile piece for Christina Cruzeiro of Sharp Canada, who is also the Co-Chair of AVIXA Women's Council, to talk about her experience as a woman in technology.

Humane Society Depends Heavily on Volunteers

Shared stories and contributions by volunteers at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Raised awareness of the urgent need for more volunteers as GTHS moves into its new facility in the spring of 2027.

Remote Health Hubs Across Ontario

Helped the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario launch its Remote Hubs in Sudbury and London where established Black physicians can meet and connect with Black medical residents or students.

February 27 2026

Nikon Z f Review with L’actualité

Collaborated with Nikon Canada for two decades on product launches and evaluation program management. Check out the latest review of the Nikon Z f mirrorless camera by L’actualité.

Breaking Barriers: Shaping an Inclusive Construction Industry

Profiled Kimberly Corlett's story that challenges stereotypes and highlights the positive impact of inclusivity in the construction professional communities.

September 18 2025

Georgian Triangle Humane Society's New Centre for Pets and People

Raised awareness of GTHS's new facility that aims to meet the growing demands of the region caused by rapid growth, economic pressures leading to increased animal surrenders, and the limitations of the current shelter.

The Blackprint Documentary

Raised awareness of The Blackprint: A Journey of Thought, Growth, and Thriving in Black Manhood, a documentary by the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario. Watch this interview on CBC Morning Live with Dr. Mojola Omole, writer and director.

Advancing Plant-Wide Connectivity

Collaborated with Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute to discuss the benefits of private 5G networks for manufacturing facilities.

How Ontario’s Students — and Teachers — are Benefitting from a Goal to Forever Change Childhood Education

Worked with Nelson to raise awareness of the company’s transformation from a text-book publisher to an education content provider. Secured an interview for the CEO with the Toronto Star to discuss his vision for the future of education.

Community Health Centre Education Program

Showcased Black Physicians' Association of Ontario's community health centre education program that puts Black physicians in racialized communities to improve health care for marginalized populations.

February 12 2024

Fighting for Consumer Choice

Helped Beanfield develop a narrative to successfully convey why bulk arrangements are anti-competitive and advocate for consumer choice. Read this article in the Canadian Press.

Grid Grit: Exploring the Opportunities of Grid Resiliency

Arranged an interview for Trilliant's subject matter expert with the editor of Electrical Business to explore why grid resiliency is now top-of-mind for Canadian utilities as the country transitions toward EV adoption and demand for data centres grows.

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