My Story

It’s a bit of a cliché, but it’s true - writing and art have always been at the heart of everything I do. All through high school and university, I found myself jumping between the two, unsure how (or if) they could ever fit together in a meaningful way. Then I stumbled into art history - and suddenly, everything clicked.

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What started with a few upper-year electives turned into a full-on Master’s degree in Art History. Near the end of the program, I took on a work placement with a community-owned arts organization based in Nunavut, with its marketing team here in Toronto. I already had a sense of how the arts world functioned from the outside, but this was my first time seeing it from within.

 

That experience showed me just how essential strong communications are in the non-profit world - and really, in any mission-driven space. These organizations do incredible work behind the scenes, often quietly holding up the pillars of culture, community, and connection. Without clear, thoughtful communication, that impact can go unnoticed (and underfunded!)

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From there, I knew I wanted to build a career in communications. And so I did. Over the next few years, I worked across non-profits, Indigenous organizations, and lifestyle media, often juggling overlapping roles and projects.

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Whether it was writing grants, shaping reports, creating email campaigns, or planning social media strategy, my work was always driven by a deep belief in the missions behind these brands and organizations. It brought together the creative and strategic sides of my brain - and tapped into what I love most: using storytelling to support meaningful work.