Education

• Editing Certificate, Simon Fraser University

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen’s University (English major; drama minor)

• Bachelor of Education, Western University (Specializations: English, drama, ESL)

• Professional Certificate in Not-for-Profit Management, Western University

conferences and presentations

• “Both Sides of the Page: From Editor to Author and Back Again.” Panel discussion with Brenna Bailey-Davies, Genevieve Clovis, and Molly Rookwood. ACES VCon 2023. September 2023.

• “Introduction to Picture Book Editing.” Co-presented with Robin Larin. Editors 2023: Editors in Real Life. June 2023.

• “Understanding Kidlit: Tips for Aspiring Children’s Book Editors.” Presentation for Editors Toronto. October 2023.

volunteering

• Managing editor for The Editors’ Weekly

• Grant writer for the new Canadian English dictionary

• Judging committee member for the ACES 2021 Headline Contest

Professional development

• Conferences attended

  • ACES: 2023 Virtual Conference

  • Editors Canada: 2021, 2023

  • SCBWI: Winter 2021, Winter 2022

• Individual courses taken

  • Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions (Simon Fraser University)

  • Coaching Authors (Tanya Gold)

  • Editing Children’s Literature (Editorial Freelancers Association)

  • Plain Language (Simon Fraser University)

  • Public Relations & Corporate Communications (Fanshawe College)

  • Writing and Editing for the Web (Simon Fraser University)