Photo by I’m a Calgary-based strategic communications leader, senior editor and storyteller. I have a track record of stepping into complex environments, setting direction, shaping narrative and creating space for teams to think bigger. I then build the editorial structures that make those ideas a reality.
I’ve led editorial operations across newsrooms, industry and non-profit organizations. My work has doubled web traffic, driven newsletter engagement to 60% and been recognized by the Alberta Magazine Awards and the National Magazine Awards: B2B edition.
I’m a people-first leader who brings curiosity, calm and clarity—especially in difficult conversations. I believe teams that feel supported produce stronger, more thoughtful work—and I bring that standard to everything I do. Mentorship is a core part of my leadership approach because it creates future equals.
I hold a Bachelor of Communication in Journalism from Mount Royal University and am a proud graduate of the competitive Poynter Women in Media Leadership Program. I recently completed the Creative Writing Certificate at the University of Calgary.
Silvia Pikal - Strategic Communications Leader 
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