Vancouver, B.C. (September 10, 2012): Megan MacMillan, director of communications for West Point Grey Academy, has joined LIFT Impact Partners' network of businesses and professionals, providing pro bono expertise to not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Together, MacMillan and LIFT will help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians.
“I am excited to be involved with LIFT Impact Partners. Literacy and physical activity are two of my passions, and I am happy to provide services that will help not-for-profits succeed in both the short- and long term,” says Megan MacMillan.
As part of LIFT's partner network, MacMillan will provide a range of communications services, including writing and editing, along with expertise in health and nutrition.
“Megan brings valuable communications experience that can help our not-for-profit partners effectively share their stories, and we are pleased to have her join our partner network,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners.
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About Megan MacMillan
Prior to joining West Point Grey Academy as communications director, Megan MacMillan adapted a children’s healthy lifestyle program for Alberta Health Services and produced communications for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and other health agencies. Megan has written over a dozen articles for national and regional magazines, including Chatelaine, and also owned a nutrition consultancy. She has a bachelor of arts in mass communication from Carleton University, a nutrition diploma from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and a business communication and professional writing certificate from Simon Fraser University.
About LIFT Impact Partners
LIFT Impact Partners uses a venture philanthropy approach to support not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact that improves the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities. LIFT evolved from 2010 Legacies Now, as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and has over a decade of experience advancing positive social impact.
For more information, contact
LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba
Manager, Communications
778.327.5139
nmezzarobba@liftpartners.ca