Education
Master in Environmental Studies (Communicating the Environment), York University
Honours Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University
Continuing education in: HTML, Project Management, editing, creative writing

Presentations
Co-presenter on Engaging Students through Social Media, Counsellor Day: June 2011
Presenter on Developing Social Media Protocols, PSEWeb Conference: May 2011
Co-presenter on Social Media in Education, OACAC International Conference: July 2010
Co-presenter on Social Media Integration, PSEWeb Conference: May 2010
Panelist on Social Media in Education, IECA International Conference: May 2010
Presenter on Social Media in Education, Social Media Week: February 2010
Interactive Journalism Workshop leader, UNESCO’s Global Youth Assembly: May 2007

Awards
Finalist, Postcard Story Competition, Writer’s Union of Canada, 2009
Emerging Environmental Leader, ECCO Forum, 2007
Youth in Media Scholarship, Sierra Club of Canada BC Chapter, 2004
Canadian Conference Fellowship, Society of Environmental Journalists, 2004
Summer Fellowship Program, International Radio and Television Society, New York, 2004
Award of Merit for Student Journalism (Broadcast), Canadian Nurses Association, 2003
Guest of the British High Commission to London, England, February 2003

Affliations
Canadian Association of Journalists
Society of Environmental Journalists
Editor’s Association of Canada
International Radio and Television Society
Canadian Commission for UNESCO Youth Advisory Group