Lia Kiessling Email & Phone Number

Wakefield, Qc, Ca

Geneva, Switzerland

Responsible for leading an incredible team dedicated to empowering, engaging, and retaining MSC's incredible worldwide family in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Geneva, Switzerland

Contracted to build the brand of a non-profit foundation dedicated to leveraging the incredible potential of AI in health.

Geneva, Switzerland

Developed and managed digital organising operation, including recruiting training, and managing a core group of over 90 volunteer champions in key countries and 100,000 volunteers worldwide. Directed the international digital and distributed organising programs, including individual and peer-to-peer fundraising, resulting in exceeding our fundraising goals by 69%Developed and directed a six-figure online paid acquisition program that reached more than 6 million people and… Show more Developed and managed digital organising operation, including recruiting training, and managing a core group of over 90 volunteer champions in key countries and 100,000 volunteers worldwide. Directed the international digital and distributed organising programs, including individual and peer-to-peer fundraising, resulting in exceeding our fundraising goals by 69%Developed and directed a six-figure online paid acquisition program that reached more than 6 million people and recruited 70,000 volunteer prospects in two months.Negotiated and managed all digital and organizing related vendor contracts. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Developed and managed global communication strategies and the global communications team consisting of PR, content, B2B and B2C marketing, and digital. Spearheading storytelling and a thought leadership strategy. Provided leadership and advice to senior leadership on crisis communication and reputation management.Achieved top-tier media placement for feature stories, multimedia, and opinion pieces in publications such as the New York Times, Deutsche Welle, BBC, and the Guardian.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for the strategic development and execution of global campaigns aimed at achieving both public policy and on-the-ground change.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Helped implement the Internet Society's 2011 web redesign. Oversaw the content requirements and the creation of content strategy deliverables across the life of Internet Society projects.

Switzerland

Lead internal communications coordinator for a global organization of over 5,000 people. Worked directly with the leadership team of the International Secretariat to develop communication strategies to galvanize support around key global campaigns.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Part of a national award-winning issues management team focused on health care issues in Canada. Helped in the implementation of media strategy on Vancouver's Supervised Injection Site, harm prevention programs, palliative and dementia files, and environmental disasters. Awarded the Bronze Quill Award for Issues Management and Crisis Communication from the International Association of Business Communicators.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Member of a four-person award-winning team focused on quick response and issues management. Responsible for daily briefings with the Minister to provide proactive management strategies for crisis issues.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Head speechwriter and lead media relations officer for the National Crime Prevention Center (NCPC). Produced news releases, summaries of key program information, and protected NCPC's reputation when necessary via media messaging and scenario plans.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Radio journalist for CBC Radio Ottawa and various national programs such as As It Happens, the House, Definitely Not the Opera, and All in A Day. Regular associate producer for Ontario Today and CBO Morning News.