Expertise:
Creative problem solving; Strategic communications; Consensus building
Major Product/SVS:
Strategy; Public relations; Reputation management; Branding; Editorial services
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; World Traveling; Cottager; Pottery
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in International and Intercultural Communications, Royal Roads University; Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Political Science, Carleton University with Distinction
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals; International Association of Business Communicators; The Churchill Society; Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women; Equal Voice; Canadian Women Voters Congress; National Women’s Liberal Commission; Verity Women’s Club; Markham Board of Trade
Charity:
West Park Hospital Foundation; Assumption Heritage Trust Foundation; L'Arche; War Child
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her parents, who provided much love and a great foundation that let her grow up skilled in the art of possible.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she enjoys the dynamic of human interactions, loves to learn, has a passion for politics, and is a great storyteller and problem solver. She wanted a career that had a broad enough bandwidth to combine those strengths, with an ability to generate wealth while making a difference.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Hiring; Overseeing strategic communication and competitive intelligence services; Leading the Third Sector practice
Awards/Honors:
Award of Excellence in Anti-Human Trafficking, Walk-With-Me (2010); Nominee, Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award (2006, 2009); Innovation Award, Markham Board of Trade (2005); Public Service Excellence Award, Government of Canada
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Coldham hopes to be conducting more international consulting, advancing women entrepreneurship around the globe and assisting more women running for political office through her Third Sector practice, particularly in the field of empowerment, development communications and intercultural competence building for corporations.