Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Nicole Wasuna is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in project management, digital content marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Currently serving as the Officer for Communications & Marketing at Canuck Place Children's Hospice and as a Communications Officer for Ainembabazi Children's Project, Nicole enhances donor engagement and event participation. Previous roles at the Kenya Revenue Authority involved leading trade promotion, managing digital communication strategies, and overseeing customer support initiatives. With educational credentials including a Master's in Women, Leadership and Governance in Africa and a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies, Nicole brings a strong academic foundation to their professional endeavors in public relations and communications.
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and outpatient care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour virtual care, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, our talented team, and over 400 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. Canuck Place is proud to be recognized for: - Supporting Lines High Performance Award (2022, 2021, 2020)