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Projects I worked on in the last few years.

How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Your Brain Today and Down the Road?

The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart. They can also affect the brain. Arranged for Dr. Abo Akintan, medical director at multiple long-term care facilities in Toronto, to speak with the Canadian Press to discuss the impact of wildfire smoke and what she is doing to help her patients.

Q&A with Dr. Stephen Veldhuis - McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute

Collaborated with McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI), Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and TERAGO on a joint project and arranged an in-depth feature interview for Dr. Stephen Veldhuis of MMRI with Canadian Manufacturing Magazine in which he discussed what private 5G network means for the manufacturing industry.

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.

Summer Camp for Youth Explores Human-Animal Bond

Introduced the Georgian Triangle Humane Society's Summer Camp for youth that focused on human-animal bond through hands-on animal interaction and engaging lessons.

How an Ontario Chronic Pain Clinic is Taking a New Approach for Long-lasting Relief

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.

Inclusive Medical Education to Help Black and Indigenous Students

Worked with the Toronto Star reporter on this Q&A with Black and Indigenous pathway lead Dr. Mireille Norris who spoke about her personal and professional journey and how she advocates for more inclusive medical education.

Read this interview in the Toronto Star.

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.

‘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.

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

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.

How to Build an Autonomous IoT Network for Utilities and Smart Cities

Shared valuable insights by a subject matter expert at Ericsson into building an autonomous IoT network for utilities and smart cities. Read this article in Power & Telecom Industry.

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.

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.

Chronic Pain: A Growing Crisis Behind Closed Doors

Chronic pain is an epidemic in Canada. Dr. Zameer Pirani of Afiya Spine & Pain Institute and medical student medical student Lee-Ran Goodman make the argument in this Medical Post article for imaging-guided pain clinics.

6G in Canada

While Canada expands its 5G network, experts are developing the next generation's defining tech behind the scenes. Ericsson Canada's CTO discussed 6G in Canada.

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.

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.

Black People in Canada Less likely to Fill Medication Prescriptions Due to Cost

Arranged an interview for Nicole Ireland at Canadian Press with Dr. Mojola Omole of the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario, to discuss the results of a Canadian Medical Association Journal study. Dr. Omole, who sees a large number of racialized patients as a breast surgical oncologist at Scarborough Health Network, said, “If people have to pick between their medication and feeding their families, they’re going to pick feeding their families.”

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