About Me

I have a bachelor’s degree in global development and psychology from Queen’s University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. For me, the whole point of my academic experience was to be able to leave, open myself up to the world, and ask, “How can I help?”

Growing up, it took me a long time to figure out who I wanted to be. I thought “lawyer,” for a time (that is, until it came time to actually sitting for the LSAT). Professor and forest ranger was also on the career list for a while until they just weren’t. And for a scary moment, I had nothing on the list. It took me a long time to find journalism – and with it, communications – but when I finally found it, it felt like the most natural fit in the world.

Journalism gave me an outlet to focus on what I valued most – openness, nuance, and people. Being able to produce for different news organizations, including Al Jazeera, The Tyee and The Globe and Mail, proved that while different organizations will ask different things of me, the very best ones will always let me place integrity, honest writing, and people at the forefront of my work. I have had the privilege of working with Indigenous authors and journalists, sanitation workers, big tree hunters, and archeologists. I have not only been able to travel internationally to cover the Olympics but also to drive down the road and see what our neighbours are doing at in East Van. But the best thing to come out of my experiences has been the ability to sit down and talk to people from all around the world and just listen to their stories.

And stories come in many different forms.

My work in science communications opened me up to a different side of science – one where it wasn’t a scary or intimidating topic, but one that will just help you understand the world a little more.

I have written over 40 articles on scientific breakthroughs and pressing environmental issues. I have produced videos on marine science, published infographics, and hosted events celebrating our world and the people protecting it. And what united all my work is the idea that complex information can be digested in bite-sized, meaningful ways that promote passion and changemaking. Our passion for science and knowledge doesn’t have to stop at Bill Nye or National Geographic. We can find small but important ways to integrate science and conservation in our daily lives. And I’m here to help with that.