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.
See below and be 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
- Ghostwriter
- Artistic Director
- Peer Assessor / Jury
- Memoir & Legacy Story Service
Hire a Writer (Quebec Writers Federation member services)
Past contracts include: Canada Council for the Arts; Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards; Room to Read; individual authors and families. In my memoir and legacy story service I work with an elder or family, to create a print-ready/printed story or book that becomes an intergenerational treasure.
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)
- Ongoing training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Past projects include: Lead Creator and Writer – Future Black Female, the Black Youth Advocate Training Handbook
Founder and co-host of the Menopausitive Cafe (Montreal).
“Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden. I’ll meet you there.”
Rumi
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