Refugee 613 is an innovative communications hub that informs, connects and inspires people to build stronger communities by welcoming refugees. We are a non-partisan project created by a coalition of citizens, settlement agencies, sponsorship groups, immigration lawyers, fundraisers and local institutions supporting refugees settling in Ottawa. Our roots are local, our impact is national. By working together for improved strategic communications and information equity, we help Canadians and new arrivals alike thrive, and we contribute to the health and vitality of communities for generations to come. We connect people and organizations, to information and each other, and inspire people to step up for refugee integration. We also advise partners on strategic communications and messaging. If you want to sponsor a refugee, volunteer, create settement information resources, get advice, promote your organization's efforts or events, email us at info@refugee613.ca or visit www.refugee613.ca to learn more.

Co-ordinated publications and edited the blog of the Centre for International Policy Studies. CIPS is a leading centre in Canada for informed debate of foreign policy and international affairs. Based at the University of Ottawa, CIPS promotes evidence-based discussion of international policy issues in Canada and abroad. The CIPS blog offers incisive analysis of international affairs, written exclusively by subject-matter experts.

Accomplished storyteller with outstanding record of engaging audiences through multiple platforms, from ink to digital, journalism to communications, in person and online. Specialist in synthesizing and translating the knowledge of experts into compelling content for a wider audience, including journalism, white papers, web content and more. Community catalyst who thrives on creating platforms for diverse thinkers to collaborate, innovate and celebrate.

Award-winning Senior Writer for the largest paper in Canada's capital. Researched and wrote both long-form and shorter features on social justice issues, including immigration, health and diversity. Developed and directed important, multi-faceted projects on several platforms, incorporating strategic thinking to maximize reach and impact. Engaged with sources and readers in person and through social media and developed network locally, nationally and internationally. Received several awards, including the Joan Gullen Award in 2010 & 2011 and the Canadian Medical Association Media Award in 2011.

Features Editor for the Sunday Star and Special Projects Editor for the Toronto Star. Led teams of reporters, photographers, designers and editors to produce award-winning investigative projects and features. Managed workflow from conception and research to writing, editing and final production. Coached reporters and editors to achieve their best results. Key member of team that engineered re-launch of the Sunday Star.