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Carolina Walls

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Experienced fundraising, strategic planning, and legal advocacy professional with diverse board experience. Leadership in initiatives has spurred positive change and bolstered impactful projects within education, social, and community sectors across local and national levels. Proven track record of strategic decision-making and problem-solving demonstrated at Make-A-Wish Canada. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced community safety and support, leveraging excellent communication and organizational skills. Achieved significant partnerships and fundraising milestones, reflecting a commitment to impactful results and collaborative teamwork. Accomplished leader adept in fostering significant partnerships and spearheading initiatives that have tangibly uplifted communities. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, efforts have directly contributed to granting wishes for critically ill children and enhancing community safety. Renowned for critical thinking and organizational prowess, excelling in high-stakes environments and driving impactful change.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Make-A-Wish Canada
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: An impactful 41-year-old national charity dedicated to granting the wishes of critically ill children across Canada
  • As one of the two board members representing Alberta, I serve this impactful 41-year-old national charity dedicated to granting the wishes of critically ill children across Canada
  • In September 2024, I was selected for the newly established Fundraising Advisory Board, which focuses on forging significant partnerships with corporations and individual donors to enhance our capacity for granting wishes and thereby granting more wishes for children across Canada
  • An impactful 41-year-old national charity dedicated to granting the wishes of critically ill children across Canada
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Founding Director

Calgary Police Youth Foundation
01.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Calgary community-based charity focusing on education, early intervention, and preventative initiatives that help create a safer community for all Calgarians
  • Co-chaired the Fund Development Committee and spearheaded the Founding Families Campaign, which resulted in over $1M of donations for this Calgary community-based charity focusing on education, early intervention, and preventative initiatives that help create a safer community for all Calgarians
  • I was the Foundation's spokesperson at the screening of 'Most Likely To,' a movie about our two programs, MAAST and YARD, and one of three panelists involved in the live audience discussion
  • Graduation speaker on behalf of CPYF for the inaugural Camp Courage class for teenage girls to encourage more female participation as career paths as a First Responder, A collaboration between Calgary EMS, Fire, and CPS
  • I was the spokesperson for CPYF at the Government of Alberta's live press conference in July 2022
  • The CPYF conference discussed the funding of 87 million dollars for the expansion of Mental Health, Addiction, and Rehabilitation services for children in Alberta, allowing us to expand our Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) throughout the province
  • A Calgary community-based charity focusing on education, early intervention, and preventative initiatives that help create a safer community for all Calgarians
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Overcame challenges by analyzing complex situations, identifying root causes, and implementing creative solutions that aligned with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete major projects on time and within budget constraints while maintaining quality standards.


Board/Committee Member (multiple Roles)

McGill University
01.2008 - Current
  • In 2008, co-founded the 'Best in the West' scholarship program
  • This initiative offers financial assistance to students from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, enabling them to pursue their studies at McGill University in Quebec and hopefully helping to foster greater national unity
  • Over 400 scholarships and bursaries have been distributed since its inception
  • I proposed and helped initiate 'McGill24,' the largest and first digital annual day of Giving in Canada
  • It won gold at the CASE awards and has raised over 17 M
  • Served on the Principal’s International Advisory Board (PIAB) since 2017, which is comprised of global alum leaders who advise the Principal on matters impacting the university
  • Member of the Academic Advising and Mentoring Board from 2012-2015 and current member of the Campaign Planning Advisory Board since 2015
  • Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
  • Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
  • Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Represented the committee at external conferences and forums, effectively communicating our priorities to relevant parties.
  • Developed ideas for raising capital to fund special projects.
  • Spearheaded promotional events to raise awareness and promote initiatives.

Board Member

Paredes Energy Corp
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • Only female board member of a private energy company in Calgary seeking opportunities in the oil and gas industry

Donor

World Housing
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: World Housing provides homes to families living in slums in the developing world, fostering communities where families can thrive with safety, security, and access to the resources that change lives.
  • Funded a home in Cambodia in the Girls 2 Grannies Village specifically designed for girls and older women, which enabled them to obtain their education and help end the cycle of poverty

Springbank Highschool
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Partnered with the Vice Principal at Springbank Community High School to create an innovative initiative to help support the hiring of an additional Resource teacher to help support students with Learning Disabilities for five years

Alberta Ballet
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • One of 30 founding members of the Alberta Ballet’s Women’s Guild of Creation, supports one-of-a-kind initiatives by the ballet company, including supporting the 'Secret of the Nutcracker' showcased across Canada

Advisor

Calgary Immigration and Aid Society
01.1991 - 12.1995
  • Company Overview: A nonprofit agency whose mandate was to work closely with immigrants to assist in resettling and adjusting to life in Canada
  • Served on the Board of this nonprofit agency whose mandate was to work closely with immigrants to assist in resettling and adjusting to life in Canada
  • A nonprofit agency whose mandate was to work closely with immigrants to assist in resettling and adjusting to life in Canada
  • Worked primarily with Legal Aid clients focusing on immigration, refugee, and appellate cases, winning cases utilizing the Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment as provincial statutes at the time did not protect the rights of the LGBTQ population
  • It additionally vacated a custody order at the Alberta Court of Appeals based on the trial judge's impartiality towards a marginalized client

  • Executive search at Genesis Personnel Management and Davies Park

Education

DSc. - Honorary Doctor of Science

McGill University
01.2013

LL.B. - Bachelors of Laws(Dean’s List)

University of Alberta
01.1989

BSc. - Bachelor of Science(scholarship)

McGill University
01.1985

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • Verbal Communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Accomplishments

  • Co-founded the "Best in the West" scholarship program for McGill University. Has given out over 400 scholarships over the past 15 years
  • Proposed and helped initiate the "McGill24" digital annual "Day of Giving in Canada" which raised over $17 million in its first year, and won gold at the CASE awards
  • Funded a home in Cambodia for the "Girls 2 Grannies Village" with World Housing in 2019
  • Founding member of the "Alberta Ballet's Women's Guild of Creation" which supports one of a kind initiatives by the ballet company across Canada - served from 2006 through 2008

Timeline

Director

Make-A-Wish Canada
03.2022 - Current

Donor

World Housing
01.2019 - 12.2019

Board Member

Paredes Energy Corp
01.2017 - 12.2021

Founding Director

Calgary Police Youth Foundation
01.2012 - Current

Board/Committee Member (multiple Roles)

McGill University
01.2008 - Current

Alberta Ballet
01.2006 - 12.2008

Springbank Highschool
01.2005 - 12.2010

Advisor

Calgary Immigration and Aid Society
01.1991 - 12.1995

LL.B. - Bachelors of Laws(Dean’s List)

University of Alberta

BSc. - Bachelor of Science(scholarship)

McGill University

DSc. - Honorary Doctor of Science

McGill University

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