I am passionate about using creative ways to communicate science and research to various audiences.

About

I am passionate about using creative ways to communicate science and research to various audiences. As a highly adaptable team player, I thrive in new learning environments, and always look forward to new challenges that spark my curiosity.

  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 6

I worked with a research group specializing in providing support to children with cerebral palsy. I helped create friendly illustrations to go along with the infographic which I also designed to showcase the roadmap for parents and for occupational therapists. You can view both resources here: https://www.twine.net/signin

I designed and created illustrations for Banyan Commons, a global action tank tackling the brain health impacts of climate change and related environmental factors. They wanted infographics to summarize their preliminary state of science report on how climate change can affect brain health and mental health. You can find these resources here: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Infographic Designer

Work experience· 10 roles

Freelance Visual Science Communicator / Knowledge Mobilizer · Self-employedJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Create relevant and accurate visual content (e.g., infographics, illustrations and animations) which supports the client’s communications deliverables (e.g., blogs, reports, resources). Work with relevant stakeholders to execute their knowledge translation and dissemination plans

Research/Education Lead · Routes to Rootz (formerly Hike MTL)Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Supported content and strategy for external facing communications (e.g., social media) aiming to empower and normalize Black, racialized and marginalized groups reclaiming outdoor spaces

Member / Communications team · Coopérative de solidarité BiblioterreJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Support the communications and media team to promote the land-based cooperative which aspires to demonstrate ecologically sustainable and equitable ways of living via website design and newsletters. Member of the BIPOC affinity group which strives to support and amplify BIPOC voices in the co-op

Research Team Member · Convergence InitiativeJan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Knowledge Translation and Communication Lead · ACCESS Open Minds NetworkJan 2019 – Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Knowledge Translation and Outreach Intern · Ontario Brain InstituteJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Knowledge Translation Coordinator · CHILD-B RIGHT NetworkJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Co-Editor · Biology and Life Sciences, Science BorealisJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 7

Certificate, Biomedical Visualization and Communication · University of British Columbia2021 – 2026
Course, Introduction to HTML/CSS and Javascript · Lighthouse Labs2020 – 2026
Course, Foundations of Knowledge Translation · St. Michael's Hospital2018 – 2026
Certificate, Everyday French Language · Humber College2018 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

Biomedical Visualization and Communication Certificate2021 – 2026
Introduction to HTML/CSS and Javascript2020 – 2026
Foundations of Knowledge Translation2018 – 2026
Everyday French Language Certificate2018 – 2026

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