Vivian Polak
CEO - She / Her
(18)
4
Companies
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Videography Grant writing Social media marketing Mobile app development Scientific research

Achievements

Latest feedback

Xueyi Cao
Learner
December 3, 2024
Project feedback
I would be honored to work with your company on this project. I was impressed by Vivian's initiative. Because she was the one who first exposed me to the fact that one's love is vast. What she is doing is for the benefit of more women's health. It made me reflect on whether I have ever thought of doing something for this community. Apart from that, I also realized the importance of teamwork. As well as practical exposure to how to run a team effectively. Most importantly, I gained a deep understanding of the non-profit organization and the concept of improving women's health through food that the organization promotes. I will try to practice this concept in my daily life. And I will pay more attention to similar non-profit organizations in my future life.
Cape Breton University
Solutions for Sustainable Development with Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Grant writing
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Sha Zhou
Learner
December 3, 2024
Project feedback
Professor Vivian is an inspiring and dedicated professional deeply passionate about her career. She approaches her work empathetically and strongly focuses on supporting women facing similar challenges. Her commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and addressing food-related health issues is admirable. She has been incredibly patient throughout our project, offering us valuable guidance and constructive feedback. Her expertise and ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible way have helped our group overcome challenges and gain a deeper understanding of her field. As a non-profit, this organization is a fantastic initiative, and I highly encourage women to explore the practical and beneficial lifestyle approaches it offers. It’s an opportunity to embrace a healthier and more informed way of living. Thank you, Professor Vivian, for your dedication and support!
Cape Breton University
Solutions for Sustainable Development with Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Grant writing
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
tao wang
Learner
December 4, 2024
Project feedback
Benessere North (not-for-profit)has great social purpose and impact.
Cape Breton University
Solutions for Sustainable Development with Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Grant writing
Benessere North (not-for-profit)

Recent projects

Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Email Marketing Project to Help Women Switch to Plant-Based eating for Best Health

The main goal for the project for this not-for-profit organisation is to build automated email marketing - using high-value emails that then lead the women with high blood pressure and weight issues (and other chronic diseases) to the paid Women's Health Hub Community membership. This will involve editing an already-existing free educational email course (which currently has no pitch but is just a helpful course), creating or suggesting the creation of other free offerings, and possibly also editing a digital 5-module course to help women get started eating this way. The students will be required to add/edit a "non-salesy", highly ethical pitch that will lead those appropriate for it to purchase the membership for on-going expert guidance and support in a community of women worldwide.

Matches 1
Category Product or service launch + 4
Open
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Healthy Eating Tracker Website

Benessere North, a not-for-profit organization, seeks to develop a mobile-optimized website that allows Users to track their daily food and drink intake for feedback by experts with a view to helping them reverse chronic diseases. The primary goal is to enable Users to log in, submit photos of everything they consume throughout the day, and receive feedback from designated Reviewers. Users should be able to add comments or notes to their submissions, providing additional context for their dietary choices. Reviewers will have access to view each User's photos, organized by time of day and date, and will provide feedback on the user's dietary habits. This project aims to create a user-friendly platform that encourages healthy eating habits through personalized feedback. It should ideally be compatible with deployment on Cloudflare using Github - because my website is currently on Cloudflare and uses Github for the storage of the source code for the site. Other types of tech we would like the students to use include Sveltekit, Tailwind, and Daisy UI. These are what we are currently using for my website, so it will make it easier for my tech people to maintain the software the students develop.

Matches 1
Category Website development + 4
Open
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Grant Writing Project for Benessere North (a not-for-profit)

The main goal for the project is to research and apply for grants to support the non-profit organization, Benessere North, in its mission to help women struggling with high blood pressure, weight issues, and chronic health concerns. The project will involve the following tasks for the learners: - Researching available grants and funding opportunities for non-profit organizations focused on women's health and chronic disease prevention. - Developing grant proposals and applications tailored to the specific needs and goals of Benessere North. - Collaborating with Dr. Vivian Polak to understand the organization's vision and effectively communicate it in grant applications. - Assisting in the preparation of necessary documentation and materials required for grant submissions. - Tracking and managing the grant application process, including deadlines and requirements for each funding opportunity.

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Category Fundraising + 1
Open
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Benessere North (not-for-profit)
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Video creation/ editing for Social Media for Benessere North

The main goal for the project is to create and/or edit reels and shorts to continue to build an audience and email list for Benessere North, a nonprofit which helps women with chronic health conditions to optimise their health and often reverse chronic diseases through transitioning their nutrition. This involves several steps for the students, so it includes primarily the first three points and may also include the last two, depending on the students' needs: Helping this women's nonprofit to build a YouTube presence. Creating two 20-second video advertisements for the nonprofit's free info session and for a free course to get started eating plant-based. To be posted on social media. Creating engaging and informative content related to plant-based nutrition and chronic health conditions. Editing videos I have created to post as shorts on YouTube and reels on IG and FB, etc. [Analyzing the effectiveness of the social media strategy and making adjustments as needed.]

Matches 2
Category Branding & style guides + 2
Open