In the spirit of strengthening our community, the Sudbury.com Cares Team has made it our mission to create meaningful, long lasting and positive change in Sudbury and the surrounding area.
We want to recognize the individuals and organizations who are taking action to make Sudbury’s future brighter and highlight extraordinary people who are actively making a difference.
But we also want to take action ourselves, harnessing our ability to make meaningful connections across our platform.
The Sudbury.com Cares Team knows that it takes a village. That is why our team is dedicated to providing a space on Sudbury.com for people to come together, give back and empower local non-profits and changemakers.
Whether we are surprising deserving individuals with Random Acts of Kindness to brighten their day or helping fill the shelves at local food banks, our team is here to uplift the community, spread positivity and shed light on the stories and people that drive change.
The Cares Team is proud to work with our local business development & editorial teams to build partnerships in the community.

Jasmyn Rowley has been working in the realm of local media, communications and public relations for over 15 years.
As the Chief Marketing Officer for Village Media, she works diligently to develop a deeper connection with our readers through initiatives that create meaningful change in the communities we serve.

Zaafina Naqvi has been working in the local news industry for five years, since graduating with a B.A. in Communications from Oakland University.
As a Marketing and Communications Specialist for Village Media, she brings a creative and personable approach to every project she takes on, while empowering the communities we serve.

Elise Nelson is an events and marketing professional with over a decade of experience. Known for her creative strategies and deep local knowledge, she is consistently contributing to her community.
As a Marketing and Communications Specialist for Village Media, she brings passion and creativity to the Cares Team. Elise is eager to tell the stories that are meaningful to the individual communities that we support.

Gabriella Bernardo is deeply passionate about community connection and engagement, with years of hands-on experience supporting community-driven initiatives.
As the Community Engagement Specialist for Village Media, she brings a fresh and creative perspective, focusing on fostering meaningful connections, amplifying local voices and strengthening relationships between residents and the communities they call home.