I believe leadership is about creating the conditions for people to do their best work.

Banff Book Discussion Weekend

Chair, Board of Directors (65th Anniversary Year)

Provided strategic and governance leadership during the organization’s 65th anniversary year (2026), guiding planning and decision-making for an annual literary retreat that brought together about 60 readers from across Canada. Developed the project plan for the milestone year, oversaw board and committee work and represented the organization through information sessions and the AGM during the May 22-24 weekend.

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

Special Projects Editor

Led editorial operations across print, digital and newsletter channels, overseeing contributors and maintaining consistent editorial quality across platforms. Directed strategy for the flagship newsletter, which achieved consistent open rates near 60% and earned a Bronze TABPI Award in 2024. Strengthened the magazine’s talent pipeline by building a year-round internship program and establishing its first permanent Staff Writer role, mentoring emerging journalists and supporting the development of early-career editorial talent. Work I brainstormed, assigned and edited with these contributors received Honourable Mentions for Best Regularly Featured Department and Best DEI Reporting at the 2025 National Magazine Awards: B2B edition.

Toast Media Inc.

Editor-in-Chief

Led the transformation of a local print magazine into a daily digital publication. Built and managed a small team, and established editorial standards, workflows and audience growth strategies. The transition resulted in an increase of website sessions by 223% year-over-year, backlinks from major media outlets including Cosmopolitan and Morning Brew and earned a Highly Commended distinction in the Business of Media category at the 2022 FIPP & UPM Rising Star Awards.

New Forum

Founding Editor

Co-founded and launched an arts and literary magazine, establishing its editorial vision and building an editorial team. Led development of the publication from concept to launch on a four-month timeline, resulting in an inaugural issue that was named a finalist for Best New Magazine at the 2020 Alberta Magazine Awards.