Meet Marina Dawson
Having spent her entire career in the nonprofit sector, it is fitting that Marina found her way to the CharityVillage® team. She began her administrative coordination work with the YWCA of Vancouver, working in a federally funded employment service program for youth, and more recently worked for the BC SPCA, first as a receptionist and then in the fundraising department. She has experienced many aspects of the nonprofit world, working both in office administration and fundraising, and also in her eight years as a volunteer Big Sister.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Marina is married to her wonderful husband Mike, and has two stepdaughters, Ashley and Kimberly. She is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and environmental issues, and has been a proud guardian of a vast number of animals throughout her life, including dogs, cats, horses, and hamsters. She currently shares her home with a very active Lab/Shepherd puppy named Abbey Road, who was proudly adopted from a local animal shelter. With a wide array of interests, she also finds time to indulge in her love of music, the written word, and the dramatic arts. Marina has completed a Bachelor of Arts with an English major, and also has a keen interest in mythology, history, and animal behaviour. She counts Dr. Jane Goodall as her personal hero.
Say hello to Marina today at marina@charityvillage.com
