Keely's About Page

Ethos

My work is motivated by my belief in the importance of art and the power of words, as well as the delight of a clever joke. I use these tools to create projects that:

Make useful information easier to find/understand

Connect awesome people and/or ideas, especially to share joy and build people power

Extend the reach of creative voices and events

Amplify independent, progressive media

Actively work against white supremacy, colonialism, and all forms of discrimination and exploitation

Directly address and work towards solutions to the climate crisis

Background

Academics: I hold a BA from Concordia University in Journalism and Human Environment (double major). I also have a Visual Arts Diploma from Camosun College, and I am currently finishing up a Certificate in Communication Design Essentials at British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Non-academics: I have over ten years of experience working in cafés and restaurants, from dishwasher to cook to front-of-house. I have also worked several years in healthcare as a home support scheduler. I have volunteer experience in peer support and harm reduction, art galleries, and in community organizing and advocacy.

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