Meet our Alumni: Lisa Nethercott, Class of 2010
Lisa Nethercott has a passion for not-for-profit organizations and had worked in the industry for over 10 years in development and funding. Part of her job entails managing writers and designers, which she loves because it provides an opportunity to watch people use their creative skills in their profession. At some point, a colleague complimented Nethercott on her strong writing skills and advised her that she should consider taking corporate communications and public relations.
That advice, along with a little research and several conversations with people she knew who’d gone through the corporate communications and public relations program, led her to the steps of Centennial College. “I went back to school at 37 and it was the best decision I ever made.” Moving forward with the program, Nethercott knew exactly what she wanted to get out of it. Her heart was still committed to not-for-profit organizations. “I just loved kids and healthcare!”
Determined to fulfill her passion, Nethercott got her internship at The Hospital for Sick Children with the internal communications and public relations team and loved it! “I learned so much and had the opportunity to train under some brilliant talent.” From there, Nethercott moved on to Ronald McDonald House Toronto to cover a one year maternity leave as a Communications Officer.
Upon leaving Ronald McDonald House, she got the opportunity to work for two years as the Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Canadian Office of Children’s Miracle Network. Today, Nethercott believes she’s landed in what she calls her “forever after home” at Camp Oochigeas, where she works as the Communications Officer. She attributes the success and experience gained so far to everything she picked up during the CCPR program. The program created “A fabulous opportunity to put my head knowledge into practical application.” She offers this advice to those studying PR: “Dream big! Decide what you want to do and pursue it with passion. Be professional and kind in every situation as relationships are the foundation of success.”
By Juanita Onochie
