PRofessional Experience
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” - Marc Anthony
This quote truly sums up how I approach my professional life.
I’ve been very fortunate to have had a variety of employment experiences - I’ve worked in the federal government, the private sector, on Parliament Hill, and for several International Organizations - and work is an important part of my life. I only 'work' in areas and positions that I love and that allow me to make a meaningful contribution to the world around me.
My work as an educator
As a Teaching Professor at the University of Ottawa Part-Time Professor, I teach classes in research, media studies, policy development and legal studies as well as in essay writing. I have experience teaching both compulsory courses and electives at the undergraduate level, in a variety of formats (in-person, virtual, and bi-modal), as well as at the graduate level. I teach in both English and French.
I also teach professional development courses and fitness classes. In particular, I have been teaching indoor cycling classes since June 2016 to riders ranging from beginners to experienced triathletes as well as running-related classes since 2011.
I also believe that learning must extend beyond the classroom. Universities and colleges are uniquely positioned to help students gain skills and experience that will benefit them throughout their lifetime - but only if students know where to go to take advantage of such opportunities. With this philosophy in mind, I applied and was awarded a grant from the Faculty of Arts’ Learning Futures Fund to build an online course helping students transition from high school to university called “Preparing for University: Skills for Surviving and Thriving in University and Beyond”.
my work as a SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY advocate
I have been an active member of sport and physical activity sector since completing my Master’s degree in 2011. What began as a casual jog out of the Running Room in Ottawa, Ontario, quickly morphed into leading running clinics and starting my own.
Since then, I have held a variety of volunteer and paid positions centred around health, wellness and physical activity. From serving as Female Athletic Rep for the Class of 2015 at Queen’s University, to sitting on board of directors and governance committees for local, provincial and national sport organizations, I’ve worked to strengthen the community sport sector and grow participation in sport and physical activity.
Most recently, I held the positions of Senior Research Advisor at the Future of Sport in Canada Commission and Festival Manager for City of OM | Health and Wellness Festival.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
my work as a researcher
My research interests centre around explaining complex phenomenon using relatable concepts and constructs. The projects that I explore are interdisciplinary in nature, bridging multiple disciplines including media studies, health communication, law and public policy, and identity studies.
I am currently working on the following projects:
A book proposal on the intersection of law, media and culture - and how to teach about it!