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Colleen Davies

Colleen Davies

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Strategic communicator with a background in psychology, neuroscience, and impact-driven storytelling. Skilled at translating complex research, behavioral insights, and mission-aligned initiatives into emotionally resonant narratives that engage stakeholders, influence decision-makers, and clarify purpose. Cofounded and led a behavioral health platform from concept to funded execution, developing communications strategies that bridged public engagement, brand development, and equity-centered messaging. Now transitioning from startup leadership to pursue my long-standing passion for global humanitarian work in the NGO sector, where advocacy, well-being, and storytelling can create meaningful, systemic change for the underprivileged.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Founding Lead, Strategic Communications & Product Vision

Move Your Mind
New York City, United States
02.2021 - Current
  • Transformed Move Your Mind from a personal brand into a structured social enterprise, delivering mental health education, digital wellbeing tools, and community outreach, rooted in accessibility and equity.
  • Founded and led weMYND, a behavioral health platform designed to connect clients and practitioners through real-time behavioral data, and personalized, evidence-based care.
  • Directed the product vision, business model, user experience, and dual value proposition—ensuring alignment between platform design, human impact, and stakeholder needs.
  • Developed the experimental concept and authored a successful R&D grant application that secured public funding by articulating the platform’s behavioral science foundation, and scalable social value.
  • Led strategic communications across both organizations—translating research, lived experience, and platform strategy into emotionally resonant messaging for funders, collaborators, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversaw cross-functional collaboration to align messaging, narrative, and platform strategy—ensuring mission coherence, stakeholder trust, and clarity of voice at every stage of growth.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Supported undergraduate education across core psychology courses, providing instructional guidance, academic mentorship, and student-centered communication.
  • Evaluated written work and presentations for clarity, structure, and depth—delivering constructive feedback to help students strengthen analytical thinking and written expression.
  • Facilitated one-on-one support, and managed classroom communications for courses exceeding 500 students.
  • Developed key skills in audience analysis, academic leadership, and accessible information delivery across diverse learning styles.

Research Lab Coordinator

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported interdisciplinary behavioral science research in the areas of judgment, decision-making, stress, and health.
  • Coordinated lab operations and managed multi-university projects supporting large-scale, evidence-based research with real-world policy implications.
  • Prepared REB ethics applications, organized team meetings, assisted undergraduate researchers, and ensured research compliance.
  • Developed and deployed online surveys, automated research infrastructure, and contributed to data collection, cleaning, and analysis for multiple funded studies.
  • Functioned at a high level within a collaborative, fast-paced academic team—developing skills in ethical, human-centered research while managing complex, multi-stakeholder academic initiatives related to mental health, resilience, and social impact.

Medical Reception & Lens Specialist (sales)

Metro Eye Care
Toronto, Canada
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Served as a key point of contact in a busy, community-based healthcare setting, providing client-centered support throughout the patient journey
  • Managed intake, appointment scheduling, insurance billing, and prescription filing with accuracy, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between patients and providers by handling lens orders, maintaining medical records, and ensuring timely, personalized service
  • Built trust with diverse clientele through compassionate communication and individualized frame consultations, helping clients feel seen and understood
  • Contributed to clinic revenue through lens sales and commission-based service delivery
  • Developed skills in frontline healthcare communication, service delivery, and community engagement

Education

Masters of Science - Neuroscience & Behavioural Science (Psychology)

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
01-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science & Neuroscience (Minor)

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
01-2020

Secondary School -

Quinte Christian High School
Belleville, Canada
01-2012

Skills

  • Innovative Thinking
  • Empathetic Leadership
  • Strategic communications
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Research
  • Academic writing
  • Narrative architecture
  • Creative storytelling
  • Copywriting
  • Information synthesis
  • Marketing
  • Audience analysis
  • Cultural awareness

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
09.2022 - 12.2024

Research Lab Coordinator

University of Guelph
05.2021 - 08.2022

Founding Lead, Strategic Communications & Product Vision

Move Your Mind
02.2021 - Current

Medical Reception & Lens Specialist (sales)

Metro Eye Care
01.2015 - 08.2016

Masters of Science - Neuroscience & Behavioural Science (Psychology)

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science & Neuroscience (Minor)

University of Guelph

Secondary School -

Quinte Christian High School

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