Lois Epp, Abc Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Best job in the world . . . building a new unit within a new Office of Advancement at the University of Calgary with a mandate to tell the university's story. I have strategic oversight and accountability to define what that is, and how best to deliver. Under my leadership is the university's digital UCalgary News and an editorial team committed to sharing news within the university community; a small but mighty editorial team excitedly working on a soon-to-launch new print, and digital… Show more Best job in the world . . . building a new unit within a new Office of Advancement at the University of Calgary with a mandate to tell the university's story. I have strategic oversight and accountability to define what that is, and how best to deliver. Under my leadership is the university's digital UCalgary News and an editorial team committed to sharing news within the university community; a small but mighty editorial team excitedly working on a soon-to-launch new print, and digital magazine "Arch"; and a digital production team of talented storytellers who produce videos, podcasts, photography. Together we are focused on supporting the larger university in sharing content through excellent storytelling, via multiple channels and media. Dream team, dream job! Show less

I lead the charge of a dynamic eight-member in-house creative team who provides strategic and creative solutions to advance the university's $1.3 billion fundraising campaign - Energize: The Campaign for Eyes High - the third largest post-secondary campaign in Canada; completed June 2020 with $1.41 billion raised. Additionally I provide strategic communications leadership and counsel within the 170+ development and alumni engagement department with respect to advancing donor communications.

Responsible for the creation and execution of the strategic marketing and communications plan for the university's $1.3 billion fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, publicly launched April 2016.

Cumming School Of Medicine

Created and led the strategic marketing and communications program for Reach! - a partnership of the University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Health Trust - the largest philanthropic fundraising campaign, at the time, in southern Alberta’s history; created award-winning case statement and campaign materials, helping secure $312M against the initial $300M goal.

Cumming School Of Medicine

Bachelor Of Arts:, English / Film

Cinema, Television, Stage And Radio Arts