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The Cridge Centre for the Family Announces New Manager, Communication & Fund Development.

The Cridge Centre for the Family is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Whissell to the position of Manager, Communication & Fund Development. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for maintaining the reputation and relationships of The Cridge Centre for the Family as well as ensuring financial support for our diverse programs.

Shannon holds a Master of Arts degree (Interdisciplinary Studies) from the University of Northern BC and has a professional background in education, communications, corporate relations and non-profit consulting. Shannon previously taught Business Communications at Royal Roads University and academic writing at Camosun College. She has provided communications, event planning and fund-raising consulting services for local organizations and communications consulting for local businesses.

As someone who loves Victoria and its people, Shannon is excited to be furthering the important work of The Cridge Centre for the Family. Her enthusiasm, commitment and passion for creating community connections will be valuable assets as she honors the 137 year legacy of the organization while expanding the contribution The Cridge Centre for the Family makes in our communit

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Beverley Patwell, MA, CHRA, President of Patwell Consulting, has moved from Montreal to Victoria. An organizational development practitioner, Beverley is co-author of the book Triple Impact Coaching: Use-of-Self in the Coaching Process and is a recipient of the Prism Award for Executive Coaching presented by the International Coaching Federation. Beverley is an associate coach with the Niagara Institute and member of American University’s National Training Laboratories (NTL). Her firm, Patwell Consulting has provided Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions to private, public, government and not for profit organizations for over ten years. Patwell Consulting is a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association. For further information, visit www.patwellconsulting.com or call 250-382-1908.

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