Research holds the hope for humanity’s future—but only if it connects with decision-makers who have the power to make meaningful change.

Unlike most practitioners of technical communication, science communication, and knowledge mobilization, I haven’t come to research translation through a technical or scientific discipline. My areas of expertise are rooted in the humanities: storytelling, persuasive communication, critical thinking, and teaching and learning.

I started my career as a literary scholar, specializing in the study of narrative, and I’ve spent more than 25 years communicating with audiences in business, government, and the not-for-profit sector.

I’m a natural bridge-builder, and I thrive in situations involving multiple stakeholders. The more complex the communication challenge, the better!

An educator at heart, I’ve spent much of my career teaching and designing training. This learning lens helps keep all my work focused on engaging and motivating the audience, not just informing them.

As a writer outside of academia, I've published two books on technical and business communication: A Writing Guide for IT Professionals (Oxford University Press) and Business Writing for Innovators and Change-Makers (Business Expert Press).

I’ve also created a wide range of communication products across various media. My strength is creating hefty, high-stakes documents, such as white papers, impact reports, strategic plans, curriculum, and eBooks.

As a trainer and coach, I've taught or supervised more than two thousand students and professionals. Along the way, I’ve created more than a dozen communication courses (including a 5-level program for a global consulting firm, which ran for more than 7 years) and developed the Technical Writing Certificate program offered through Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Open Learning (which has been running for more than 10 years). Also through Dalhousie, I created the Microcredential in Communication Skills for Knowledge Mobilization.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a wide variety of clients across disciplines, from AI to veterinary sciences. I love working with folks who are tackling the most urgent issues of our time in domains such as housing, health, climate, and agriculture.

My academic training and my professional experience have shown me time and again that the most effective best research communication combines intellectual rigor with emotional appeal and strategic alignment. It doesn’t just explain—it resonates.

Ready to explore how we can make your research resonate?