Nov 11, 2020
Episode 21: In this episode, Ellen sits down with Cheryl Hotchkiss who is the Managing Director at Graf-Martin Communications. This episode is a must-listen for non-profit leaders, especially women who find themselves balancing their role as leaders and mothers. Leaders have the tendency to question their value. If that’s you, listen in and be encouraged by some amazing insights from Cheryl - who has over 20 years of marketing and communications experience working in not-for-profit organizations. This episode covers the topic of mentorship, authenticity, collaboration and more!
About Cheryl Hotchkiss: Cheryl has over 20 years experience in marketing and communications with a focus on public engagement and brand development - creating the conditions for effective fundraising. She has worked exclusively in not-for-profit organizations leading large and small teams working to engage Canadians in learning about and taking action on social justice issues in Canada and internationally. Her passion is to help create clarity for organizations doing good in the world so that they can effectively find support to bring about positive and lasting change. She brings a curious mind, process excellence and informed strategic thinking to every project she participates in.
Born and raised in Southern Ontario with a mother from Texas and a father from northern Ontario. She spent 10 years on the family dairy farm before leaving for university. She has a BA in Political Science and History as well as a Masters Degree in Applied Social Science. Cheryl lives in Waterloo, with her husband and her two children who are attending the University of Ottawa, Ontario.