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Mom of two. PR pro. I enjoy long walks from my desk to the printer and a coffee that's tall, dark and handsome.

Joined March 2009
Replying to @patmaroon
@patmaroon That would be a 59 for Nate Porretta, 7 yo, on the #superdeker!
So grateful to be a part of this team @YorkRegionGovt and to have supported two of the winning campaigns! Congrats #YorkRegion communicators.
Congrats @YorkRegionGovt on their fifth consecutive win as our Communication Department of the Year! Follow along today as we highlight their champion practices from their #OVATION20 wins or learn more here: ow.ly/Ap2050zNOvD #Toronto #IABC
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This morning at hockey camp, Nate is going to try out SLEDGE HOCKEY! Do you know how much I ❤️️ this @TownofNewmarket?! It is a perfect opportunity to teach the kids that they can still participate in sports even if their legs can't skate. #teachemyoung #inclusion
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And then your beautiful and wonderful friend @CrystalMoss surprises you with a charcoal drawing of the matching tattoo you have with your mum. ❤️️ And while you suffer with the pain of the loss, you're uplifted and warmed by this kind of generosity and thoughtfulness.
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Picked her favourite finger (that would be the middle one), and became even more of a rebel with a second tattoo. Looking forward to wearing her eternity ring on that finger when it's back from being sized. 💕
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Perhaps too young to be with me for my tattoo. She seems to be digging it. 💕
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For all those wondering where I get it, I think this says enough, no? 👇 Mum, I'm pretty sure those children's party hats are for your head. I'm glad to have inherited your focus on fun in life.❤️️ Miss you. Come back now. Your joke is over.
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For the hundreds of messages of support, phone calls, emails and texts. For the bouquets of flowers, beautiful edible arrangement & lasagna. For the inquiries about donations and the close hugs while I've cried. Thank you family and friends for holding me together when I need it.
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Today we lost my first best friend. Telling jokes until the very end to make others feel better, despite her deep & ongoing pain. I only hope I will be half the mum you were to me. Rest peacefully, mum and save me a spot up there. I love you more than I could ever express. ❤️️
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Kate Porretta retweeted
Classy move by @warriors taking out full page ad in the @TorontoStar congratulating Toronto @Raptors and @cityoftoronto #WeTheNorth
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I'm looking for the next member of #teamawesome to join my award-winning comms squad at @YorkRegionGovt! Posting closes tomorrow: bit.ly/2KOhCOz P.S. I will personally read every qualified resume and look forward to being inspired by you.
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Stoked for #WeTheNorh Day in Toronto! Not that I'm going, but still stoked. Also, when did the #Raptors stop wearing purple and when did my gear become vintage? 🤔
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Honoured & humbled to accept 3 Gold Quill Awards tonight in community relations, employee engagement & HR and benefits communications with @KateBlackwellPR on behalf of my incredible team at the #IABC19 World Conference! I couldn't be more proud. ❤️#yrcares #teamawesome
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Kate Porretta retweeted
Whales and dolphins that are already in captivity will be grandfathered in by Bill S-203, meaning parks can keep all the animals they currently own. cbc.ca/1.5169138 @LauraHowellsNL
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What's better than being a #Raptors fan? Being a Raptors fan that works for #YorkRegion! We're looking for a Development Engineer to provide advice and guidance on civil & municipal design matters. Join our great team of employees like Raptors fan David: bddy.me/31dgyJO
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We belong! Pride breakfast sponsored by York Regional Police, celebrating all our communities! @Southlake_News @YRP
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Those vomit-free years between college and kids are underappreciated.
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