Meet Gracia

I have been a communications professional for nearly two decades.  I design communication strategies that connect, engage, and build communities.

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Formally, I have the following qualifications.

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Education:

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• BA in Cultural Studies and Religious Studies, McGill University

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• MA in Media Studies, Concordia University

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• Mini-MBA certificate, York University's Schulich School of Business.

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• PhD (in progress), Concordia University

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I've also completed courses on:

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• Design Thinking, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

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• Social Entrepreneurship, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

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• Science of Well-Being, Yale University

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Publications:

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Miller, Liz, et al. Mapping Memories: Participatory Media, Place-Based Stories and Refugee Youth. Marquis Book Printing Inc., 2011.

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Awards:

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• June Callwood Award from Ontario's Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

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• Promising Leadership Award from the Ontario Museum Association

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• Nominated for the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants' Award of Excellence 

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• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship

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• INDI Entrance Fellowship, Concordia University

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• Special Entrance Award, Concordia University

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