Devon Friedman

Secretary

Our founder’s best friend of twenty years, Devon Friedman, is intimately familiar with what it’s like to support a loved one living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Drawing on her extensive career in communication and public affairs, with a focus and interest in the not-for-profit sector; Devon brings her professional skill sets, along with her personal desire to help advocate for those with EB, to her seat on the MiaThrives Board.

A seasoned communications professional and natural relationship builder, Devon has a strong passion for the not-for-profit sector. She regularly volunteers her time and expertise to help charities build awareness and corporate partnerships and, ultimately, raise funds to expand their mission and reach.

Devon is proud to have worked for a number of leading Canadian charities, including Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada, Dove Self-Esteem Fund, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), WorldVision, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, and AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).

Devon lives in Toronto with her husband and their busy, young family. Her goal, through her charitable work with MiaThrives, is to make those supporting MiaThrives feel like they are part of something meaningful—because they are. Ultimately, Devon wishes to create a community and a safe place for people with EB to feel better understood and included. Devon looks forward to working with individuals, associations and companies to find unique and impactful opportunities for them to support EB families across Canada. She is inspired by all Butterfly Children and families to raise awareness and funds for all those affected by EB.

Devon’s Butterfly

Devon is represented by the Phoebis Trite Butterfly, which is yellow—Devon’s favourite colour. Yellow butterflies represent riches and wealth, so this is a colour that complements Devon’s role as MiaThrives’ Corporate Sponsorship guru. We hope that as our organization grows, Devon will be able to forge more special relationships with the corporations that donate to our cause. Devon has also worked closely with Ronald McDonald House charities, which we all know involves some golden arches.