Conference Director

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 in her day job too!

Red Deer Polytechnic, Digital Marketing Manager

Speakers Director

Sarah is an award-winning digital communications professional 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

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

Marketing Director

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

Social & Community Manager

Sarah is a social media OG, having stumbled into “computer-mediated communications” at Brock University in the early 2000s. Sarah has spent the last decade working in Higher Ed Social Media, so it only makes sense that she’s now leading the #PSEWeb socials alongside her former mentee turned industry colleague Cadie DeKelver.

Fanshawe College, Social Media Communications Officer

Attendee Experience

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

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,

Communications

Takudzwa is a higher education professional with a background in biochemistry and a passion for student engagement. A University of Waterloo graduate (BSc, 2022), she has spent the past four years working in various roles across the university, including the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Co-operative and Experiential Education, and the Institute for Quantum Computing.

University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing, Digital Communications & Website Coordinator

Social & Community

As a results-driven Social Marketing Specialist, Cadie is skilled in campaign development, data reporting, and community management. With experience at Western University and Fanshawe College, she excels in executing data-driven strategies, optimizing performance, and developing brand marketing initiatives across platforms like Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

Western University, Social Marketing Specialist

Graphic Design

I am a design and communication professional with a diverse background in higher-ed, manufacturing and small businesses communications. My passion lies in creating compelling visual content and enhancing user experiences. I thrive on transforming ideas into tangible realities.

McMaster University, WordPress Developer

Production Partner

Joel is the Principal at Bravery Media, a US-based digital strategy and design agency focused on higher education. His CV includes running a music festival, selling out concerts via MySpace marketing, redesigning at least a dozen university websites, and baking loads of bread. He also holds a master’s in Media Studies from The New School in New York and hosts a handful of podcasts.

Principal and CEO, Bravery Media