Donna Varrica
Communications Coordinator

Donna has overall responsibility for the Communications Office. She oversees the content and look of the website and works with Information Systems and Technology to ensure that information is shared among the various platforms. The Communications Office organizes major College-wide events, such as Open House and Convocation, and produces promotional publications. Donna also supports the Director General directly in his public activities, acts as College spokesperson and is responsible for media relations, while overseeing internal and external communications.

Donna graduated from Dawson College in Literature and Languages/Creative Arts, from Concordia University, B.A. in Journalism/English Literature and from City University in London (U.K.) , M.A. International Journalism.

Geoff Kloos
Communications Officer

Geoff is responsible for assisting programs and units with the organization of events, including publicity and location scouting. He writes and edits material for the web and for various print publications, and coordinates program presence at a number of recruiting activities, both on and off campus. Geoff assists the Coordinator in achieving the Communications Office’s objectives. Geoff’s prior experience in Academic Advising and Professional Development is an asset in understanding the needs of students and faculty.
 

Geoff graduated from John Abbot College in Social Science, from Concordia University, B.A. Urban Studies, and completed a Certificate in Public Relations at McGill University. He holds a Graduate Diploma of Education through the Master Teacher Program (Performa) and is currently at the thesis stage of the Master’s degree.

Carey-Ann Pawsey
Communications Administrative Technician

Carey is responsible for organizing the logistics of College-wide events, notably Open House, Convocation, awards ceremonies, Parents’ Night, and the pre-March deadline information session.  She writes and edits material for the web and for various print publications, and assists Geoff in the coordination of program presence at recruiting activities on and off campus. Carey assists the Coordinator in achieving the Communications Office’s objectives. Through her experience in Financial Aid and the Registrar’s Office, she has developed excellent rapport with students and as such, coordinates student volunteers for large events.

Carey graduated from Dawson College in Social Science, from Concordia University with a B.A. in History and a second B.A. in Women’s Studies.

Elisabeth Roy
Communications Officer (Multi-media)

Elisabeth works with programs and departments to improve their web presence by helping them better organize and structure their web content and training new web users. She is also responsible for the content that is displayed on the electronic screens throughout the College. She works with Carey and Geoff in the planning and the logistics of all events organized by the Communications department. Elisabeth assists the Coordinator in achieving the Communications Office’s objectives.

Elisabeth graduated from Collège Ahuntsic in Social Science and from Concordia University with a B.A. in Communication Studies.

Name	E-Mail	Office	Local
Non-Teaching Staff
Megan Ainscow	Show Email	4A.1-2	1352
Position(s):   Coordinator
Dawson Awards & Scholarships	Show Email
Position(s):   General Information
Jessie Evans	Show Email	4B.1-13	1349
Position(s):   Awards Officer
Christine Layne	Show Email	4A.1-4	1346
Position(s):   Information Technician
Christina Parsons	Show Email	4A.1-3	1354
Position(s):   Communications Counsellor
Carey-Ann Pawsey	Show Email	4A.1-4	1032
Position(s):   Communications Officer
Ron Resendes	Show Email	4A.1-4	1347
Position(s):   Information Technician
Stephanie Ricci	Show Email	4A.1-1	1351
Position(s):   Communications Counsellor (Digital Media)
Gillian Laura Robertson	Show Email	4B.1	1447
Position(s):   Administrative Support Agent Also member in the department(s):   Dawson College Foundation
Donna Varrica	Show Email	4A.1
Position(s):   Consultant
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