A born and raised Vancouver Islander, Elizabeth is a seasoned communication professional with a passion for fostering connections with people and helping to share their stories. With a background in theatre, her radio and journalism training led to a job as a reporter at 97.3 the Eagle and her move to the Comox Valley. Her career journey has included being a journalist, radio announcer, communications manager, news director, writer, editor, media liaison, and owning her own communications consulting business. When asked what drew her to communications as a career, she said, “It’s fundamentally about people—how we interact and connect, how we share our stories and learn from each other. It’s a privilege to help facilitate those connections.”

LEARNING LANGUAGE; BUILDING COMMUNITY
North Island College’s (NIC)’s Indigenous language courses are bringing together students and building a community of support for those interested in learning more about Kwak’wala language and culture. Kwak’wala is one of two Indigenous languages taught at NIC, Nuu-chah-nulth being the other. It began as a pilot project in Port Hardy and quickly grew to […]
Words by Elizabeth YoungPhotos by Island Life Photographics