What began as a part-time job for Corey Dobbs working for Clark College Foundation's phonathon program while going to school full time grew into a full-fledged passion and launched his career as the foundation's development specialist for annual giving and alumni relations. More alumni than ever have engaged with Clark’s alumni program as a result of his work and dedication. Corey has an insatiable appetite for knowledge, he’s creative and curious, and is the go-to person for industry trends, particularly in social media. Corey is a model alumnus who speaks with love and warmth about his alma mater, thereby encouraging others to join the Penguin Nation.

Danielle loves to make philanthropy fun and, as a fundraiser, seeks to make a positive impact in the world. She is passionate about community building and works to connect individuals and organizations with causes that they care about. With her creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to effectively bring people together, she inspires teams to take on projects that focus on storytelling and building engagement.

Danielle believes that all causes and people are important and that strong, healthy communities start with engaged citizens. Her experience working with people facing health, social, and economic barriers has cultivated her desire to create opportunities that help people—and communities—reach their full potential.

In her spare time, Danielle volunteers as much as possible. She currently sits on the board for the Vancouver Island chapter of AFP as the Vice Chair of National Philanthropy Day and on the Ambassador Committee for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Both opportunities keep her connected with her local community and provide her with mentors that encourage her to continuously learn and grow.

Dale Yee has a master’s degree in communication studies with a concentration in organizational communication from San Diego State University. She is a dynamic and empathic communications and project management professional with an extensive background in program and organizational communication practices. Dale has a reputation for increasing the digital and in-person engagement of employees, partners, alumni, and students by developing and testing creative ways to share content and build robust storytelling campaigns. She consistently promotes cross-departmental and organizational collaboration to leverage resources and makes a significant and lasting impact in the community.

Since first joining the development and alumni engagement team in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia in 2016, Ophelia has served as a development assistant, development coordinator, and now, development officer in donor engagement. She is also a proud UBC alumna and received her bachelor’s degree in 2014. Ophelia has contributed to the Faculty of Medicine’s mission and reputation for excellence through her committed work with the donor community. Her contributions include the planning and execution of some of the faculty’s most notable events, collaboration with colleagues across the university, and managing the faculty’s endowment reporting process. She works closely with the frontline fundraising team to define best practices and support prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship strategies for projects across the Faculty of Medicine. Her work in donor engagement combines her passion for healthcare and science with creating meaningful experiences and connections.