Author Archives: Salina Siu

5 Resources To Help Improve Your Mental Health

By Jenna Ross, Content Manager
May 4, 2021

The past year has been exhausting and emotional. From health concerns to social isolation to financial stress, there’s been a lot to adapt to. And for communicators, rapidly changing conditions… Read more

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Reflecting on National Volunteer Week in 2021

By José Vargas, Incoming President
April 23, 2021

When I think about this year’s National Volunteer Week theme, The Value of One, The Power of Many, there is no better group to exemplify this than the IABC/BC volunteer… Read more

National Volunteer Week: Recognizing the power of many

April 14, 2021

As a volunteer-run organization, IABC/BC’s programs and activities are supported by an incredible team of over 60 volunteers whose work contributes to elevating communications and marketing professionals across the province…. Read more

Get On-Board

February 25, 2021

IABC/BC chatted with José Vargas – current IABC/BC vice president and incoming president for the 2021/22 chapter year. We discuss steering the ship through a global pandemic, the merge of… Read more

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Exam day – do’s and dont’s

January 26, 2021

You’ve prepared and applied for your professional certification, your application has been verified and accepted by the GCCC®. Next step? Planning for exam day! If you’re a little nervous about… Read more

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Show your appreciation with the IABC/BC Celebrate a Communicator Campaign

By Dana Higgins, PMP, IABC/BC President
December 11, 2020

Do you know a professional communicator who deserves some kudos? Why not take a moment to recognize them during the IABC/BC Celebrate a Communicator campaign? Whether they are a friend,… Read more

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Leading Teams in Times of Massive Change: An Interview with Catherine Ducharme, CLC, ACC

By Dana Higgins, PMP, IABC/BC President
November 29, 2020

Tell us a bit about yourself I am Co-Founder of Fluency Leadership which is a leadership + team development, and coaching company that specializes in working with leaders, teams, and… Read more

Sign-up for the 2020 IABC Pen Pals program

By Dana Higgins, PMP, IABC/BC President
October 2, 2020

The digitally-driven world has meant that we have been able to maintain connections during these physically distanced times. Zoom, email, social media, and endless options for networking apps have kept… Read more

Welcome back to a new IABC/BC program year

By Dana Higgins, PMP, IABC/BC President
September 14, 2020

Welcome back! September ushers in the beginning of shorter days, the changing of autumn leaves, back-to-school for many, and it also marks the start of a new IABC/BC program year…. Read more

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A message of thanks from Incoming Chapter President, Dana Higgins

By Dana Higgins, PMP, Incoming IABC/BC President
July 7, 2020

It is my honour to serve as the incoming President of the IABC British Columbia chapter. It is also my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the 2020-21 Board… Read more