Resume
Education
2022 - current
University of Toronto | PhD
School of Information
2019 - 2021
Simon Fraser University | Master of Arts
Communication
4.0 GPA
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SSHRC - Joseph Armand Bombardier CGS-M Recipient
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BCGS Masters Scholarship Recipient
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Dean's Graduate Fellowship Recipient
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Glenfraser Endowment Research Award in Acoustic Communication
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R. M. Schafer Scholarship Recipient
2015 - 2019
Toronto Metropolitan University | Bachelor of Arts
Media Production with Sound Media Concentration
3.9 GPA: with distinction
Publications
June 2022
Storywork & Reciprocity: On the Design of an Audio Documentary that Extends HCI Research back to Participants
Published with the DIS '22: Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Co-authored with MinYoung Yoo, William Odom and Arne Berger. Article available HERE. Audio doc available HERE.
November 2021
This paper considers how Indigenous knowledge systems, futurisms, art, and activism can provide critical perspectives within the field of acoustic ecology, which lends well to understanding soundscapes of crisis. Available HERE.
April 2021
Published with the Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media. Co-authored with Stacey Copeland. Available HERE.
August 2021
Musical Noise vs. Musical Comfort: A Neighbour's Lament
CASE: Listening In on Pandemic Life Blog Series
Available to read HERE.
April 2021
Ambient Workspaces - Travelling with Sound
SFU Collective Blog Series
Available to read HERE.
Ongoing
Breathe Magazine Contributor
Freelance Writer for Breathe Magazine. Various contributions across issues which have been printed and distributed across the UK, Canada, the US, New Zealand and Australia.
Teaching & Research
2021 - 2022
Simon Fraser University
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Working with Dr. William Odom & PhD student Min Young Yoo.
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Producing an immersive audio documentary with a collection of interview recordings.
2021
Research Assistant on Solitude with Tea
Athabasca University
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Working with Dr. Mickey Vallee
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Assisting in research design, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, as well as sonic composition.
2018 - 2021
Teaching Assistant & Tutor Marker
'X' University & Simon Fraser University
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Responsible for leading tutorials and supporting students through various in person and online courses
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Marked assignments and planned lessons & activities
2020 - 2021
Research Assistant - Livable Soundscapes
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Worked on the SSHRC funded research project led by Dr. Milena Droumeva (SFU).
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Assisted in various aspects of the project including workshop design, soundwalk guidance, audio editing, and material collection.
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An interview published about our work can be found HERE.
2021
Student Advisor - CEED Podcast & SFU
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Worked directly with the CEED community centre to assist in the development of a new podcast (partnered with SFU)
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Led various workshops on podcasting foundations, assisted in audio editing, and performed weekly brainstorming & recording sessions with the team
2021
Reviewer - BC Studies Soundworks
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Occasional peer-reviewer for BC Studies Soundworks submissions
Conferences
June 2021
Panel Presenter | Canadian Communication Association Conference
Presentation Title:
Noise Cancellation as Colonization: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Bose & Apple's Noise Cancelling Headphones
May 2021
Panel Presenter | SFU Communication Graduate Conference
Presentation Title:
'Creator gave us two ears and one mouth': Environmental activism at the intersections of Indigeneity and Acoustic Ecology
March 2021
Panel Presenter | Great Lakes Association for Sound Studies
Presentation Title:
Noise Cancellation: The Colonial Soundscape
May 2020
Panel Presenter | Organized Abandonment: Cultures of Crisis & Resistance Conference
Cancelled due to COVID-19
March 2020
Panel Presenter | Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium (UBC)
Cancelled due to COVID-19
Work Experience
Jan - Aug 2019
Promotions Intern / Assistant
CHUM 104.5 & Virgin Radio Toronto (Bell Media)
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Worked directly with Dwane Read and Kristie Boadwin, the promotional organizers at CHUM 104.5 and Virgin Radio.
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Assisted in all promotional material and contest event details for both radio stations.
2014 - 2022
Legal Assistant
Viner Kennedy Law Firm
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Junior legal assistant and receptionist for Viner Kennedy Law Firm
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Assisted in opening files, drafting wills, finalizing real estate deals, drafting EDI training documents.
2015 - 2018
Radio Host & Producer
Spiritlive Radio Station: X University
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Produced and hosted multiple radio programs for 3 years through Spiritlive, ranging from a musical theatre review to a Toronto based music showcase.
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Contacted musicians to be guests for the radio station (interviews and performances).
Skills
& Expertise
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Teaching Specialities: Sound Studies & Acoustic Ecology, Communication Technologies, Research Methods, Digital Media, Indigeneity
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Writer & Ghostwriter: Proficient in various writing tones and formatting styles
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Sound Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Proficient with Zoom microphones, shotgun microphones, Pro Tools, and Audacity.