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 or forest ranger was also on the list for a while until they just weren’t. And for a scary moment, I had no items 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 being around 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. Throughout my journalism career, I have had the privilege of working with Indigenous authors and journalists, sanitation workers, big tree hunters and archeologists. I have been able to travel internationally to Paris to cover the nuances of hosting mega-events like the Olympics but to also drive down the road and see what my neighbours are doing at flower auctions in East Van. But the best thing to come out of my experiences has been the ability to just sit 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 – the one where stories could be created and shared.  

During my career in environmental science communications, I have written over 40 articles on research papers and pressing environmental issues. I have scripted and produced many informational videos on marine and freshwater systems. And I have designed so many colourful and kid-and-adult friendly graphics designed to be shared with friends and family. But what all my work has in common is the idea that complex information can be digested in bite-sized, meaningful ways that promote passion and changemaking.