Education
M.F.A. University of British Columbia. Creative Writing
B.A. University of British Columbia. English Literature.
Certificate Courses. Langara College. Web Publishing.
Continuing Education. Emily Carr University. Visual Arts/Graphic Novel.
Experience
| • Science World at TELUS World of Science: Digital Engagement Specialist• DeSmog Canada: Freelance writer with special focus on environment sciences.• Nook Design Studio: Junior Web Developer, Copywriter. | 08/25/2013-present05/06/2013-2014
09/23/2012-2014 |
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| • Keith Maillard (Governor General Award-winning author and Chair of the UBC Creative Writing Department): Administrative Assistant | 03/15/2013-2014 | |
| • AMBL: Science Literary Symposia: Co-Program Developer and Instructor. | 15/02/2009-2011 | |
| • Portland Hotel Society: Day Program Coordinator | 01/03/2009-2013 | |
| • PRISM Magazine: Executive Editor of Circulations. | 04/09/2011-2011 | |
| • Front Magazine: Editorial Assistant. | 08/01/2007-2008 |
Lectures and Workshops
| • BC Green Storytelling Workshop: STA Conference • The Outer Limits: Exploring Science Fiction Lecture: UBC | 05/02/201403/12/2013 | |
| • Editing and Revisions Lecture: UBC | 06/10/2012, 08,12/10/2011 | |
| • Astrophysics and Graphic Novel Workshop: UBC | 14/03/2011 | |
| • Microbiology and Fiction Workshop: UBC | 18/03/2011 | |
Instructor Experience
| • UBC Creative Writing 200: Teaching Assistant, Lecturer | 04/09/2011-2013 | |
| • Elite Preparatory Academy: Reading and Writing Instructor. | 05/09/2012-2013 | |
| • AMBL Science Creative Literary Symposia: Lecturer. | 15/01/2012-2013 | |
| • New Shoots: Secondary School Writing Instructor. | 15/01/2012-2013 |
Professional Development
| • MCN 2014: Museum Computer Network Conference, Digital Strategy | 11/20/2014 | |
| • Banff Centre Science Writers Retreat: Creative Science Content | 10/24/2014 | |
| • CTLT: Teaching symposium I,II,III | 2011-2013 |
Volunteer/Non-Profit Work
| • Developing World Connections: Event Planner, Fundraiser and labourer in Huancayo, Peru. | 15/03/2008 | |
| • Crane Resource Library: Audio book orator. | 15/09/2006-2007 | |
| • Portland Hotel Society: Social Services Worker• Science World British Columbia: Programs and Digital Outreach | 05/02/2009-201208/23/2013 | |
