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

Selected Experience

Bow Valley College – Content Specialist, Fund Development & Alumni Engagement (2025 – Present)

Built and operationalized the communications function for the department, establishing how work is planned, prioritized and delivered across the team. Introduced core systems and a more intentional, story-driven approach, shifting communications from reactive to structured and strategic. Led high-visibility projects like the 2025 Report to Community and developed the foundation for ongoing alumni storytelling through an Alumni Communications strategy.

Banff Book Discussion Weekend – Chair, Board of Directors (2025 – 2026)

Led the organization through its 65th anniversary year, setting direction for a national literary retreat that brings together readers from across Canada for a weekend full of book discussions. Hosted the AGM and information sessions for the the annual weekend.

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum – Special Projects Editor (2023 – 2025)

Led editorial operations across print, online and newsletter platforms. Directed strategy for the flagship newsletter, which resulted in consistent open rates near 60%. Managed a year-round internship program, mentoring emerging journalists into freelance contributors and a permanent Staff Writer role—building a sustainable talent pipeline for the organization. Work under my direction earned recognition from the 2025 National Magazine Awards: B2B edition.

Toast Media Inc. – Editor-in-Chief (2021 – 2022)

Led the shift from print to a daily digital publication. Built the team, set editorial direction and grew audience reach, increasing website sessions by 223% year-over-year and earning backlinks from major media outlets including Cosmopolitan and Morning Brew. This work was recognized in the Business of Media category at the global 2022 FIPP & UPM Rising Star Awards.

New Forum – Founding Editor (2019 – 2020)

Co-founded and launched an arts and literary magazine, shaping its editorial vision and building the publication from concept to launch. The inaugural issue was named a finalist at the 2020 Alberta Magazine Awards.