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About me

I am a podcast producer and journalist with a wealth of experience in audio production. I gained a background in journalism from working in various newsrooms across Montreal, including CBC and the Montreal Gazette. I have also worked in the non-profit sector, specifically around food and agriculture, specializing in communications and social media.

With my passion for podcasts and my interest in anthropology, I am inspired to tell stories in a compelling and accessible way. I have experience in journalism across multiple platforms, including print, radio, television and online reporting.

During my undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria, I did cultural anthropological fieldwork in Cuba and completed an archaeological dig off the coast of Vancouver Island.

You can read an interview about me here.

Experience

Sierra Youth Podcast, Canada - Podcast Producer

November 2021 -

  • Oversaw the production of a monthly podcast, including script writing, research, booking guests and providing editorial support.

CANADALAND Shortcuts, Toronto, ON - Podcast Producer

December 2021

  • Pitched show topics and stories, performed research, pulled tape and wrote scripts.

  • Chased and booked guests

  • Recorded and edited the show and made editorial decisions on content.

Régénération Canada, Montréal, QC - Communications Manager

January 2021 - September 2021

  • Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating the organization’s communications and social media strategy.

Food Secure Canada, Montréal, QC - Communications Officer

February 2020 - December 2020

  • Social media and communications for a national non-profit organization centred around food security

CBC, Montréal, QC - Researcher Current Affairs

November 2019 - February 2020

  • Researched, interviewed and booked guests for radio shows Daybreak and Let’s Go

Montreal Gazette Montréal, QC - Copy Editor

June 2019 - August 2019

  • Edited stories for print and digital publication

CBC, Montréal, QC - Current Affairs/Digital Intern

November 2018 - March 2019

  • Conducted interviews, pitched and created stories for web and radio

  • Published articles for Montreal news.

CFUV 101.9 FM, Victoria, BC — Production Coordinator

November 2017 - May 2018

  • Produced and oversaw the production of all broadcast announcements.

  • Negotiated advertising and sponsorship agreements.

  • Edited a nationally syndicated radio program, CANADALAND

Education

Concordia University, Montréal, QC — Graduate Diploma in Journalism

June 2018 - April 2019

University of Victoria, Victoria, BC — Bachelor of Anthropology, with distinction

September 2013 - August 2016

Vanier College, Montréal, QC — Double DEC Music and Social Sciences

September 2010-May 2013

Dean’s Honour roll and member of the Vanier Key Society

Awards

Philip Fisher Scholarship (Concordia University)

Sportsnet Scholarship (Concordia University)

Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (University of Victoria)