New director of communications and development appointed

Sandra Hamway has been hired as the Diocese’s new director of communications and development. 

Hamway has extensive experience in marketing and communications across both non-profit and business organizations. She was the founder and chief marketing officer of her Ottawa-based integrated marketing and communications firm Infuse Five and has also directed communications for national associations.

 She kindly answered a few questions from Crosstalk to help us introduce her to readers:

Q  What drew you to this opportunity at the Diocese?

I believe that effective communication is key to the success of any organization, and I am passionate about bringing my skills and experience to help our diocese achieve its goals.

One of the main reasons I was drawn to this role is that the values of this organization align closely with my own personal values. Spirituality and community can be powerful influences in bringing people together.

Q What experience do you feel best prepared you for your new role? 

My successful track record of over 20 years in communications, marketing, and development, both in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, has equipped me with both insight and a fresh perspective. Organizations have valued my depth and breadth of experience along with my professional and business focused approach. My curiosities fuel my interests in building meaningful relationships and finding better ways to reach goals.

Q What are you excited about or looking forward to?

I am particularly excited about the opportunity to reshape the communications and development department and to create a strategy that aligns with the diocese’s new strategic plan. I believe with the right plan in place we can greatly increase the reach and impact of this organization and make a real difference in people’s lives and across our diocese.