JOEY
BROOKE
JAKOB
Communication, Research & Development Leader
PORTFOLIO
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
The emotional and social effects of a pandemic are real, even now with physical distancing measures lightening. This presentation draws upon crisis communication and management strategies, and discusses community grief and the important role of developing new "trust markers" in times of great cultural change.
WHITE PAPERS
Drawing upon decades of experience on the front-lines of social mission and entrepreneurship, “Unlocking Canadian Social Innovation” was produced for Innovation, Science and Economic Development and submitted to Employment & Social Development Canada: Social Innovation and Social Finance Co-creation Committee Consultation Process. Our efforts helped to fuel the 2018 federal government announcement of $805M toward social innovation across Canada (co-authored).
VIDEO ABSTRACTS
Visual semiotic in scope, the key argument here is that pictorial displays of emotion are essential to the communication of group identity and the perpetuation of shared cultural memories. Academic articles can be dense and difficult to parse quickly. Video abstracts offer a way to transform a traditionally written abstract into a living testimony of the research and writing process.
CREATIVE NONFICTION & PODCASTING
The Stories We Don't Tell podcast is produced and hosted by Paul, Stefan, and recent addition, Joey. Each episode features a story workshopped with a writer and the three hosts, and is then told in front of a live audience. Episode 124 has Joey share a story about coming home from abroad during COVID-19 and having to isolate, providing the space and time for reflection. Episode 83 covers the origin story of Joey's time in academia.
ACADEMIC ARTICLES
Well over a decade later, the photographs from the US-operated Iraqi prison Abu Ghraib have become synonymous with the war on terror for highlighting an unseemly combat culture. This article from the journal Visual Studies focuses on the ongoing functions of these viral photos as objects of cultural memory and also highlights their use as war trophies.
RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Drawing upon mixed method research design, this report illustrates the success of this new program. A first of its kind in Ontario, the Ontario Adult Apprenticeship Program (OAAP), offered participants hands-on support with a shared apprenticeship model, drawing upon a consortium of employers from which apprentices could gain a rich skill set (co-authored).
BIO
I’m a passionate researcher and communicator, fascinated by the intersection of storytelling and human behaviour, so much so that I got a PhD in Communication & Culture! I’m a data nerd who works tirelessly to connect strategy to insights. Always asking “what problem are we trying to solve?” and “what other contexts are we not considering?,” I engage with visuals and words to understand and create deeper levels of connection and meaning. I love helping businesses and organizations land on narratives, to find their voice and tell their stories. Inspiring and leading individuals and teams drives me every day.