Long-time journalist now in science communications.
Work as the lead for media relations and communications in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary, where I help researchers, staff and students tell their stories.

My switch to communications came after 25 years as an award-winning journalist at both the Calgary Herald and The Canadian Press. During that time, I reported on breaking news, politics, environment and climate change, health and social issues. I also filled in as an editor at both organizations and freelanced for various magazines such as Science, Alberta Views and Hakai.

Still do some freelance writing, editing, media training, public speaking etc.

Outside of work, I spend a lot of time in the outdoors: hiking, biking and skiing. In the winter, I also curl (yes, I was born and raised in Saskatchewan...and yes, I still cheer for the Roughriders).
Despite being a Prairie girl at heart, I love the mountains — where I live and often work.