Abigail Brown (She/Her)
With 20 years of experience in writing, PR and marketing communications, Abigail Brown is an expert brand builder who is currently director of marketing and communications with a provincial regulatory body and professional association. She has also held directorships and other senior leadership positions for hospital foundations, contributing to their strategic planning and successfully leading marketing and community engagement activities to raise awareness, nurture existing donors, and attract new donors. With a passion for storytelling, particularly in the not-for-profit space—Abigail has also worked with Ovarian Cancer Canada, Plan International in Canada, Community Living Ontario, and United Way (Toronto), with a senior manager role at Scotiabank to round out her experiences. In addition to ongoing professional development, she holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from the University of Toronto. Abigail believes strongly in giving back to the community and has volunteered for local charities, including youth and women’s shelters. Along with her current volunteer role with IABC/Toronto’s Board of Directors, she also serves on the Alumni of Victoria College Executive Committee at the University of Toronto.