Naturally a problem solver, I love finding innovative ways to bring a project to life and foster collaboration for the enrichment of life.
I bring this approach to various fields, to meet the needs of the project, individual, or organization.
Get in touch to explore how I can support you!
Writing, Editing & Evaluation
Literary, multimedia, and editorial experience combined with cultural insight:
- Developmental Editor
- Storytelling Consultant
- Grant Writer – Editor
- Artistic Director
- Peer Assessor / Jury
Hire a Writer (Quebec Writers Federation member services)
Past contracts include: Jury member – Canada Council for the Arts (literature and multidisciplinary); Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards; Lead Writer – Room to Read & Grenada Schools Inc. (development of 6 children’s books with local authors)
Research & Analysis
Experience with the United Nations, creative projects, with youth, and community stories:
- Community Needs Assessor
- Qualitative & Cultural Researcher
Past projects include: Researcher – The Period Purse (for menstrual equity video production); Consultant – UNDP for a Baseline Study for the Monitoring and Evaluation of UNTFHS project: Restoring Livelihoods in Grenada after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily
Cultural Project Coordination & Consulting
Support for developing complex projects, program design, and training:
- Cultural Interpreter (intercultural/ intersectoral writing & editing)
- Peace-Building Advocate (GBV allyship and Nonviolent Communication)
Past projects include: Lead Creator and Writer – Future Black Female, the Black Youth Advocate Training Handbook: United Against Gender-Based Violence & Intimate Partner Violence; Co-facilitator – Courage to Love “When Conversations Get Difficult” (currently learning Nonviolent Communication / NVC).
“Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden. I’ll meet you there.”
Rumi
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