Meet the Workshops and Integrated Programs Team

As the Workshops and Integrated Programs Coordinator, Jirina is an experienced instructor and developer for virtual and in-person workshops. She holds a B.A. in English (University of Waterloo), an M.Ed. (Western University), a second graduate degree in MDEI (University of Waterloo), and is an OCT-certified educator. She is responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of workshops and seminars to support the writing and communication activities of students across all six faculties.  

Jirina maintains a highly collaborative approach and coordinates with campus partners and faculty to design and deliver customized workshops for departments, campus groups, and other associations. In these workshops, Jirina empowers students through a supportive active-learning environment. She helps them develop the writing and communication skills they need for their academic and professional journeys. 

Emma is an experienced instructor and developer of writing and communications programming. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication & Culture from Ryerson and York universities (joint program), M.A. in English (Brock University), and B.Ed. in Intermediate/Senior education (Brock University). Her doctoral work spans the fields of feminist media studies, health humanities, and youth literatures and cultures. 

Emma has experience working with a wide range of writers in her previous capacities as university writing centre consultant, part-time college Professor, undergraduate lecturer, and OCT-certified secondary school teacher. In addition to her teaching background, Emma has professional experience as a communications specialist for several organizations in the public sector and has published her work in both industry and peer-reviewed academic contexts. Emma is committed to supporting new and seasoned writers at any stage of their writing process, helping them develop their confidence, technical skills, and unique authorial voice.