A 30-minute "live-to-tape" interview with Margaret Atwood 
and her book Oryx and Crake for NUTV, Calgary

About Colleen

I’m a creative professional who turns ideas into real-world results. I see opportunities, develop ideas, and make them happen.

I’ve led work across storytelling, media production, community-driven projects, and exhibits. I've even tried hands-on industrial work. I take ideas from concept to delivery and help people turn their visions into something real. 

My experience has taken me from interviewing Margaret Atwood for live television to developing a North American premiere exhibition of pre-Inca gold from Peru, overseeing the creation of an art gallery, and working internationally as a National Volunteer Coordinator in South Africa.  My work spans from A (Atwood) to Z (Zulu).

With a community focus and global experience, I'm curious about people, quick to take initiative, and comfortable stepping into unfamiliar territory.

Outside of work, my curiosity and enthusiasm draws me toward new adventures, exploring near and far.

At Work and Along the Way

Girls in Aviation Day. Volunteer, 2024-2025
Girls in Aviation Day. Volunteer, 2024-2025
Eclipse Chasing in Montreal, April 2024.
Eclipse Chasing in Montreal, April 2024.
With Margaret Atwood after hosting a 30 min interview with her.
With Margaret Atwood after hosting a 30 min interview with her.
Meeting a former heavy weight boxing champion of Bahamas.
Meeting a former heavy weight boxing champion of Bahamas.
With Surrey on Screen, a Warner Bros. Collaboration I led. 2023.
With Surrey on Screen, a Warner Bros. Collaboration I led. 2023.
With Dr. Izumi Shimada, renowned Archaeologist and collaborator.
With Dr. Izumi Shimada, renowned Archaeologist and collaborator.
Hiking!  I am on Exec of CAMC club.
Hiking! I am on Exec of CAMC club.
Exploring in Cappadoccia, Turkey. 2024.
Exploring in Cappadoccia, Turkey. 2024.
Interviewing Grammy Winner Alex Cuba on my radio show.
Interviewing Grammy Winner Alex Cuba on my radio show.
With number 4, Bobby Orr.
With number 4, Bobby Orr.
Volunteering for the 1950s theme Mayor's Garden Party, Red Deer. 2024.
Volunteering for the 1950s theme Mayor's Garden Party, Red Deer. 2024.
Proud I acquired this Jim Carey costume from Paramount for display.
Proud I acquired this Jim Carey costume from Paramount for display.
With poet Rene Saklikar and Ranbir Johal, Being Punjabi, Surrey, BC.
With poet Rene Saklikar and Ranbir Johal, Being Punjabi, Surrey, BC.
My first love - the ocean and kayaking.
My first love - the ocean and kayaking.
Scariest Zombie Winner, Smithers, BC.
Scariest Zombie Winner, Smithers, BC.
Suzie Vinnick, Canadian Blues Icon I interviewed on radio.
Suzie Vinnick, Canadian Blues Icon I interviewed on radio.
I took up welding when I moved home to help care for a sick parent.
I took up welding when I moved home to help care for a sick parent.
Not afraid of hard work or new skills. Learning to MIG weld.
Not afraid of hard work or new skills. Learning to MIG weld.
I used to build walls shown here and skid as a welder.
I used to build walls shown here and skid as a welder.
Finalist for the Big Rock Eddies, and seeing Calgary's Mayor Bronconnier.
Finalist for the Big Rock Eddies, and seeing Calgary's Mayor Bronconnier.
With Rob Mabee, globe-trotter at Film and TV Wrap Party.
With Rob Mabee, globe-trotter at Film and TV Wrap Party.
With Joan Morgan my mentor at U of C International Centre.
With Joan Morgan my mentor at U of C International Centre.
Visiting Polygon Art Gallery.
Visiting Polygon Art Gallery.
Cross-country skiing in Slocan, BC.
Cross-country skiing in Slocan, BC.
Interviewing Jerry Fielder of Karsh Foundation, California for a live audience.
Interviewing Jerry Fielder of Karsh Foundation, California for a live audience.
Producing video content for a LEGO project.
Producing video content for a LEGO project.
Huaca Loro, Peru for archaeology collaboration.
Huaca Loro, Peru for archaeology collaboration.
Acting for a short video project.
Acting for a short video project.
Crew photo for Big Rock Eddie film.
Crew photo for Big Rock Eddie film.
Old but Gold - An article about me.
Old but Gold - An article about me.
My Alma Mater, Wits University South Africa.
My Alma Mater, Wits University South Africa.
Ask me about working for Air Canada!
Ask me about working for Air Canada!