Joel Goodman, Production Partner
Joel is 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 degree in Media Studies from The New School in New York City.
Sarah Khan, Speakers Director
Sarah is an award-winning digital communicator working in higher education. She manages digital communications at the University of Toronto. When she isn’t working at her 9-5, she is either working on #PSEWeb activities or hiking in the woods.
Simon Labonne, Marketing Director (Francophone audiences)
Simon Labonne started working in higher ed back in 2014. Holder of an MA in Communications Studies from Université de Sherbrooke, he’s still working on improving his collection of diplomas and his golf game. Prior to arriving at McGill, Simon held positions as Communications Advisor, Social Media and Analytics, and Communications Advisor, Webmaster at HEC Montréal.
Joyce Peralta, Scholarships Manager
Joyce has been creating websites and digital content for close to 20 years, including 10+ years’ experience in higher education. Her work history includes strategic positions on communications and web development teams at McGill University, the University of Victoria, Western University and Kings University College.
Glenda Tompkins, 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.
Lee-Anne Akister, Conference Director
Lee-Anne hails from Alberta (by way of Saskatchewan), where she is the Digital Marketing Manager at Red Deer Polytechnic. She is a stickler for strategy & planning, while needing creativity to keep her engaged.