Conference Director

(she/her) From wedding planner to higher ed digital marketer, #PSEWeb flexes the perfect mix of Lee-Anne’s skills. Lee-Anne loves how being on the inside of #PSEWeb—connecting with speakers, problem-solving each year’s unique needs, and working with sponsors—makes her a better marketer, too!

Red Deer Polytechnic, Digital Marketing Manager

Speakers Director

Sarah is an award-winning digital communications leader working in higher education. She leads digital communications and strategic planning for internal and external audiences at the University of Toronto. Outside of U of T, Sarah is a veteran on the #PSEWeb team and enjoys exploring the outdoors on foot and with a paddle.

University of Toronto, Associate Director, Digital & Web

Partnerships Director

(she/her) Glenda is a 20-year marketing and communications veteran currently specializing in photography/videography and social media management. She has garnered multiple awards for her innovative, strategic campaigns at College of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her experience includes writing, editing, graphic design, event planning, and more. When she’s not reviewing social media engagement analytics, she enjoys spending quality time with her young family.

College of the North Atlantic, Public Relations Specialist/Social Media Coordinator

Data & Finance Analyst

Simon started working in higher education in 2014. Holding an MA in Communication Studies from Université de Sherbrooke, he is a digital content specialist at McGill University. When he’s not working on a new website or a marketing campaign, he is trying to improve his golf game.

McGill University, Digital Content Specialist

Brand & Design Director

Afnan (she/her) is a strategic communication and visual design professional with extensive experience supporting higher education environments. She is driven by a passion for connecting people, fostering empathy, and bridging gaps between institutions and students.

Outside of work, Afnan enjoys exploring trails with her children and volunteering to support newcomers in her community. She serves as Co‑chair of the SCORE Community Advisory‑Action Board in the Ainslie Woods neighbourhood, where she advocates active living for local newcomer families.

McMaster University, Communications Officer

Communications Director

Natalie is a digital communicator working in higher education, managing social media and digital channels at Hart House, University of Toronto. When she’s not crafting content, she’s either exploring new flavours as a foodie or hiking through nature trails.

U of T Hart House, Communications Officer, Social Media & Digital Channels,

Marketing Director

(she/her) An incurable optimist and passionate digital storyteller, Ashley specializes in crafting social media strategies, producing exceptional video content, driving positive online engagement, and fostering channel growth. With over seven years of experience, Ashley is a creative and data driven digital marketer.
Outside of the digital world, you can find her playing with her dog and making handmade items on her sewing machine.

University of Toronto Alumni, Social Media Specialist

Attendee Experience Director

With decades of experience in digital, marketing, communications, and client relations, Heather Saxton is a passionate leader who successfully delivers digital strategies across multiple platforms. In her role as Director, Digital Engagement at the University of Manitoba, Heather oversees a digital team responsible for managing the user experience of the university’s key marketing and communications platforms, such as umanitoba.ca.

University of Manitoba; Director, Digital Engagement

Social & Community Manager

Sarah (she/her) has been a storyteller since the early days of social media and now builds communications that feel personal, strategic, and purposeful. After a decade in higher ed social and community roles, she transitioned into broader communications leadership, helping organizations shape digital narratives that resonate with real people. She believes that clarity, empathy, and creativity are at the heart of great communication.

Fanshawe College, International Communications & Recruitment Coordinator

Speaker Assistant

Nicole (she/her) is currently the Communications Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Victoria (UVic), where she the oversees and implements the communications strategy for the Faculty, including web, social media, storytelling, media relations, marketing and more.

Prior to this role, Nicole worked in orientation and student life at UVic, where she supported students via several different communications tactics, spearheading an online orientation program, launching an Instagram account focused on supporting first-year students during the pandemic, and creating a new all-student newsletter. Nicole completed her M.Ed in Educational Technology at the University of Victoria in 2021.

University of Victoria, Communications Officer