About
Lynn Warburton is a Senior Marketing Advisor at SFU VentureLabs with over 20 years of experience in marketing communications and strategy. She operates a creative agency while serving as a fractional CMO, developing integrated marketing and communications strategies across academic, technology, government, and non-profit sectors. Her work has included campaigns to increase student enrollment, government support, public awareness, and partnerships, and has been recognized with Judges' Choice and CASE awards for storytelling and video.
Experience
- SFU VentureLabsSenior Marketing Advisorcurrent2020 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Emdoubleyu Communications + DesignManaging Partnercurrent1997 — presentVancouver, Canada
- The University of British ColumbiaCommunications Manager, UBC Emeritus College2024 — 2025Vancouver, BC
- NICHI (National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc.)Senior Communications Lead2022 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser UniversitySenior Advisor, Marketing Communications2021 — 2022Vancovuer, British Columbia, Canada
- Charles Chang Institute for EntrepreneurshipLead Communications & Engagement Champion and Mentor, Creative & Digital2018 — 2022Vancouver, Canada Area
- The University of British ColumbiaEngagement Specialist, SEEDS Sustainability Program2018 — 2019Vancouver, Canada Area
- City of SurreyCommunications Specialist2013 — 2018
- Aboriginal Housing Management AssociationCommunications Advisor2016 — 2017West Vancouver
- UBC Sustainability InitiativeMarketing Advisor2011 — 2012The University of British Columbia
- Athena Sustainable Materials InstituteCommunications Consultant with Emdoubleyu2011 — 2012Vancouver/Ottawa
- Fraser HealthMarketing Strategist -Eat Together, Eat Better Campaign with Emdoubleyu2010Vancouver, Canada Area
- Icograda Design WeekProject Manager, GDC BC2010
- Fraser Report on Salmon, Fisheries and Oceans CanadaPublic Relations Manager1995Vancouver
- Buschlen Mowatt GalleryPublic Relations Consultant1992 — 1993
- Music WestCommunications and Event Organizer1992 — 1993
- GLOBE '92Stakeholder Partnerships Coordinator1989 — 1992Vancouver, Canada Area
- Elections CanadaPublic Relations Specialist1989 — 1990
- GLOBE'90Communications assistant1989 — 1990
Education
- Centennial Collegediploma, Business Management1983 — 1986
- Ryerson Universitywriting1987
- Simon Fraser UniversitySFU Certificate Dialogue & Civic Engagement, Community Relations
Skills & more
Talent Management1Crisis Management1Federal Government Relations1Reputation Management1StartupsBudget DevelopmentResource ManagementSocial PolicyService DeliveryBudget CreationBudgetingStakeholder Management
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Budgeting & ForecastingCrisis CommunicationsKey Performance IndicatorsCommunity EngagementBrand MarketingDigital MediaMedia RelationsStrategic CommunicationsAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementStrategic ThinkingLanguages French
- Graduation with Distinction (80-89.99%) — Canadian Marketing Association
- Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement (in progress) Hosting Powerful Conversations — Simon Fraser University
From Lynn's professional profile.
Colleagues at SFU VentureLabs
Alexis Santoso
Marketing Associate at SFU VentureLabs
Andrew Elphinstone
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Bob Harper
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Brigita Cecic
Marketing Coordinator at SFU VentureLabs
Bruce H. Clarke
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Buckman
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Stairs
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chuck Hamilton
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Lynn Warburton work?
- Lynn Warburton is EIR at SFU VentureLabs.
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Also attended Ryerson University34
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