Community

My goal in everything I do is to raise the vibration of the people and projects I engage. That means I show up fully, am open to all feedback, and ultimately work to build trust and relationships with everyone I come in contact with.

I also want to give back to my community in ways that go beyond my paid work. And while my community is anchored in Saskatoon, it spreads well beyond the borders of this city, or even this province or country.

What I believe about community

We all have what it takes to build and maintain a safe, productive and inclusive community, from the local level to the international level. But it takes an open heart, a commitment to change at a systemic level, a belief that we can make a difference, and a willingness to show up as a leader. That means setting strong boundaries, owning my mistakes, and also asking for help.

Community Contributions

Vice-President, Science Writers & Communicators of Canada, 2020–present
Leader of Slow Food Saskatoon, 2014–present
Mentor in the Betty-Ann Heggie Womentorship Program, 2015–2021
Member of Shakti Rising All Tribes Leadership Team, Storytelling Committee co-chair, 2015–2019
St. Anne’s Community Garden, potato patch coordinator

Skills

Managing content for magazines.
Assigning writers, managing deadlines, reviewing/editing proofs, coordinating with production and design teams.
Creating concepts for magazine-scale communications projects. Conducting research, identifying themes, writing stories.
Interviewing scientists of any discipline, from engineers to physicists to plant breeders and genomics experts. Gathering required information and shaping it into a story.
Writing stories of any length and submitting on time.
Working with editorial teams for revisions if necessary (not always necessary).

What I believe about community

Community Contributions

Skills

Projects

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