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I’m a senior communications and storytelling consultant based in Ottawa, partnering with organizations to craft feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content that align with business goals and audience needs. I bring a strong editorial lens—shaping brand voice, narrative frameworks, and content plans to help teams publish confidently and consistently. Previously, I led end-to-end production for research storytelling at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, redesigned key communications channels, and built internal capacity through templates, coaching, and workshop delivery. I’ve also led a national government storytelling initiative, overseeing story development from interviews through promotion and helping communications teams strengthen narrative principles.…I’m a senior communications and storytelling consultant based in Ottawa, partnering with organizations to craft feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content that align with business goals and audience needs. I bring a strong editorial lens—shaping brand voice, narrative frameworks, and content plans to help teams publish confidently and consistently. Previously, I led end-to-end production for research storytelling at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, redesigned key communications channels, and built internal capacity through templates, coaching, and workshop delivery. I’ve also led a national government storytelling initiative, overseeing story development from interviews through promotion and helping communications teams strengthen narrative principles.

Siobhan O’Mahony

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I’m a senior communications and storytelling consultant based in Ottawa, partnering with organizations to craft feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content that align with business goals and audience needs. I bring a strong editorial lens—shaping brand voice, narrative frameworks, and content plans to help teams publish confidently and consistently. Previously, I led end-to-end production for research storytelling at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, redesigned key communications channels, and built internal capacity through templates, coaching, and workshop delivery. I’ve also led a national government storytelling initiative, overseeing story development from interviews through promotion and helping communications teams strengthen narrative principles.…I’m a senior communications and storytelling consultant based in Ottawa, partnering with organizations to craft feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content that align with business goals and audience needs. I bring a strong editorial lens—shaping brand voice, narrative frameworks, and content plans to help teams publish confidently and consistently. Previously, I led end-to-end production for research storytelling at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, redesigned key communications channels, and built internal capacity through templates, coaching, and workshop delivery. I’ve also led a national government storytelling initiative, overseeing story development from interviews through promotion and helping communications teams strengthen narrative principles.

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I’m a senior communications and storytelling consultant based in Ottawa, partnering with organizations to craft feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content that align with business goals and audience needs. I bring a strong editorial lens—shaping brand voice, narrative frameworks, and content plans to help teams publish confidently and consistently.

Previously, I led end-to-end production for research storytelling at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, redesigned key communications channels, and built internal capacity through templates, coaching, and workshop delivery. I’ve also led a national government storytelling initiative, overseeing story development from interviews through promotion and helping communications teams strengthen narrative principles.

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Communications Senior Communications & Storytelling Consultant at Siobhan O’Mahony Communications

March 1, 2026 - Present

Partner with clients across various sectors and organizations to develop feature stories, strategic communications, and digital content. Advise on communications strategy, storytelling approaches, and content planning to align with organizational goals and audience needs. Develop and refine brand voice, tone, and narrative frameworks for client communications. Provide editorial support, coaching, and content reviews for internal teams and SMEs.

Communications Senior Communications & Storytelling Consultant

March 1, 2026 - Present

Senior Communications Specialist at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Led end-to-end production of research feature stories, from interviews through publication, increasing visibility across web and social platforms. Updated OHRI’s social media presence by modernizing tone, consistency, and visual approach to align with organizational priorities across partner organizations. Spearheaded redesign and relaunch of OHRI’s weekly newsletter, improving content structure, visual consistency, and audience engagement. Played a key role in the website redesign by designing and implementing standardized news templates and supporting transition for staff. Led and supported internal communications initiatives, including contributions to The Ottawa Hospital’s internal newsletter and development of the Meet Our People storytelling series.

Senior Communications Specialist at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Led end-to-end production of research feature stories from interviews through publication, increasing visibility across web and social platforms. Updated OHRI’s social media presence by modernizing tone, consistency, and visual approach to align with organizational priorities across partner organizations. Spearheaded redesign and relaunch of OHRI’s weekly newsletter, improving content structure, visual consistency, and audience engagement. Played a key role in the website redesign by designing and implementing standardized news templates and supporting transition for staff. Led and supported internal communications initiatives, including contributions to The Ottawa Hospital’s internal newsletter and development of the Meet Our People storytelling series.

Storytelling Advisor (Team Lead) at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025

Led the department’s storytelling initiative, Good News Grows, overseeing drafting, editing, approval, organization, and promotion of success stories. Led hiring, onboarding, and ongoing editorial support of the storytelling team, providing mentorship and quality control. Collaborated with regional and program communications teams to identify compelling success stories and interview funding recipients, volunteers, scientists, and researchers. Drafted, edited, and approved storytelling content for major departmental initiatives, including the Taste the Commitment campaign and Scientific Achievement articles. Delivered storytelling workshops and guidance on narrative principles to build communications capacity across departmental teams.

Communications Advisor at Infrastructure Canada

April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Drafted media advisories, news releases, speaking points, and social media content for infrastructure funding announcements. Coordinated approvals and scheduling with municipal, provincial, and federal partners; tracked files through approval processes and reported to senior management.

Communications Officer / Project Officer at Health Canada

January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021

Planned and executed internal communications and nationally broadcast events for Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister audiences. Drafted internal communications products including executive messages, news articles, invitations, newsletters, and event promotions. Supported internal communications optimization initiatives through content planning, editorial coordination, and scheduling. Managed event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and production oversight for high-profile departmental initiatives. Created supporting communications assets including scripts, presentations, graphics, and video edits.