Implementing your Social Purpose with Decia Wong 

Diversity in Sustainability and Canadian Purpose Economy Project are excited to host a two-part discussion with Decia Wong, Director of Communications & Social Purpose at Hemlock Printers. Decia will participate in a discussion and Q&A about her career in marketing communications, branding and purpose, and in the second part, will delve into how you implement social purpose in an organization, drawing on her experience at several well-loved brands. Implementing your Social Purpose is the second part of the series with Canadian Purpose Economy Project, which was initiated in April 2024 with an initial session with Christelle Francois, Building a Purpose Economy.

More about Decia Wong

Director, Communications & Social Purpose at Hemlock Printers

Decia joined Hemlock in 2024 and brings a wealth of experience in marketing communications and branding. She spent a decade of her early career working in account management with some of Metro Vancouver’s leading creative agencies, making her proficient in print communications. During the peak of Vancouver’s original tech boom, Decia worked at Creo Products, the innovators that introduced computer-to-plate technology for the printing industry.

Decia discovered her passion for purpose while leading and growing another Burnaby-based manufacturer, Robeez Footwear. She contributed significantly to Robeez’s local success and helped it grow into a worldwide brand leader. Her work even earned the Entrepreneur of the Decade recognition for Robeez’s founder. At Robeez, Decia integrated the company’s culture with purpose and community, resulting in dedicated and passionate brand ambassadors. Decia is thrilled to continue and deepen Hemlock’s social purpose work as the world moves towards a purpose economy and circularity.

Date: December 3, 2024, 10AM PT/1PM ET/6PM GMT