My focus is bringing your vision to life.
I'm an award-winning writer, strategic communications consultant and former magazine journalist based in Toronto.
I partner with game-changing leaders—philanthropic and advancement directors, academic leaders, groundbreaking scientists, CEOs and C-suite executives—to engage stakeholders in a new vision for the future.
I don't just help you shape a high-level messaging strategy—I follow through with hands-on content development to put your plans into action.
I can help:
Illustrate your vision in a way that captivates hearts and minds
Inspire philanthropic donors to invest in a life-changing initiative through compelling cases for support and proposals
Engage employees to get behind new leadership and business direction through meaningful internal communications
Showcase impact with stories and reports your audience will want to read
Translate complex research initiatives into tangible, relatable stories and explainers
Are you looking for the right words and strategy to bring your vision to life?
Get in touch. I would love to meet you!
I am grateful to have supported these incredible organizations.
University of Toronto
Rotman School of Management
McMaster University
Western University
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
St. Michael's Foundation
Toronto Academic Health Science Network
Drake International
Branksome Hall
Havergal College
Toronto Life
Reader's Digest
"Carolyn is a fantastic writer, strategist and thinker. She has a perceptive and nuanced understanding of advancement communications needs, a compelling writing style and a collaborative approach. If you need someone to elevate and sharpen your communications work, Carolyn is the right fit. She's a pleasure to work with."
Jonathan Leitch
Executive Director, Integrated Marketing and Content Strategy
University of Toronto
A snapshot of the projects I've had the opportunity to develop. You can find more of my work here.
A glimpse of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network’s progress and impact.
A compelling snapshot of Branksome Hall's progress on key strategic priorities.
Magazine-style donor report, highlighting key areas of impact through journalistic storytelling and bold graphic design.
"Carolyn is a quick learner, a gifted writer and a thoughtful strategist. She consistently delivers compelling narratives to support organizational goals, including translating complex concepts and centering impact."
Linda Quattrin
Executive Director of Communications, U of T Temerty Faculty of Medicine