Life at SAIT
Christina joined SAIT in 2024 as an instructor for writing and practicum courses in the Journalism diploma program. She role models values of trust, curiosity, integrity, and diligence for her students, creating collaborative newsroom environments that encourage emerging journalists to take ownership of their stories. Christina also teaches Journalism Projects II, the capstone course where students gain hands-on experience with local organizations.
An avid runner, hiker, and cyclist, Christina follows the Tour de France each summer. She enjoys interviewing authors at Wordfest, Calgary’s literary festival and also serves on the board of the Odem Foundation, supporting discussions on social justice issues, especially women’s rights. Her favorite activity outside work is spending time with her dog, Ajax.
Education
Christina holds a Bachelor of Journalism with Combined Honours in History from Carleton University and a Master of Arts in International History from the London School of Economics. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists
Professional Accomplishments
Christina’s career choice was inspired by her family’s voracious appetite for journalism, which fostered her respect for news and storytelling. Based in Calgary, she has written on health and social issues for outlets like The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, and The Star. In addition to SAIT, she has taught at the University of Toronto, University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, and Pandemic University, guiding emerging writers through their first publications.
She has received a National Newspaper Award, four National Magazine Awards, and the 2022 Landsberg Award for her work on gender justice issues in Canada. Her stories have been recognized in the House of Commons, and her work has presented at the Canadian War Museum and various other conferences.
Research and Publications
Some of Christina’s many notable publications include:
- "The Growth of Private Healthcare in Canada" – Maclean's
- "Alberta’s ‘Rat Lady’" – Chatelaine
- "Discoveries and Dilemmas" – Mount Royal University Media Room
- "The Widowhood Effect" – The Globe and Mail
- "The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Death and Grief" – Maclean's
- "Physician Mental Health and Suicide" – The Guardian
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.