"I create extraordinary experiences, brilliant collaborations and captivating content to help brands connect with consumers and stakeholders."FOCUS: CPG, FOOD + BEVERAGES; SUSTAINABLE, CIRCULAR + REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE + FARMING, FOOD JUSTICE, FOOD SECURITY & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY. KEY SKILLS: Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Influencer Relations, Content Development Strategy, Brand Storytelling, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Partnerships, Business Development, Media Training, Pitch Coaching. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS EXPERT With a media list that's the 'stuff of legend', I have built relationships with hundreds of chefs, cookbook authors, culinary talent, nutrition experts, farmers, tastemakers and change makers in food and agriculture. ACHIEVEMENTSOver my 15+ year career, I have garnered hundreds of millions of earned media impressions for clients SELECTED CLIENTSThe Canadian Food Innovation NetworkPulse Canada + The Saskatchewan Pulse GrowersCanadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)Animal Health CanadaTaste Canada -- Canada's Food Writing AwardsThe Almond Board of CaliforniaCommunity Food Centres CanadaSummer Fresh FoodsLoop JuiceThe Dairy DistilleryCAREER HIGHLIGHTSWE ARE CRAVE:For 15 years, I have served as the CEO and Founder of We Are Crave (formerly Crave PR), a Canadian PR and Marketing agency for Food + Beverage and Ag.6 SEEDS: I am leading communications and business development for 6 Seeds (6seeds.co), an AI-driven consultancy and creative ventures business that is growing the Future of Food. Founded by Kate Burns, the former Chief of Google Europe, and Andreas Duss, the former co-owner of Nourish, 6 Seeds works globally with CPG brands, retailers and food businesses from field to fork and has offices in both London, UK and Toronto. GUEST SPEAKER:I am a frequent guest speaker and recently served as a judge for Pitch +Dine, a startup pitch competition hosted by Canadian Women in Food.MENTOR:I serve as a mentor at Boundless Accelerator (formerly Innovation Guelph), a regional innovation centre, helping high-potential companies start, grow and thrive. PERSONAL:I live in Burlington, Ontario with my family and am passionate about gardening with native plants. GET IN TOUCH:For speaker opportunities or to interview me about Food Startups, Food Trends, PR, Marketing and Brand Storytelling, Influencer Marketing, Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations, Sponsorships and Philanthropy + Crisis Communications.