Lara is an award-winning business journalist who spent almost a decade as a writer and editor in Toronto before becoming a communications consultant. She has been teaching in the Algonquin Public Relations program since 2014, and currently oversees a diverse array of courses including Public Relations I, Public Relations Workshop II, and Measurement & Analytics for Public Relations, in addition to supporting students on field placements. She is also a recipient of the Algonquin Students’ Association Excellence in Teaching Award.

In addition to her full-time role at Algonquin, Lara continues to work with a small number of clients in the Ottawa area. She is also a member of the volunteer communications committee for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.

A passionate life-long learner, Lara has a growing interest in Public Relations research, measurement and evaluation, digital analytics, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) communications.

Lara holds a Master of Public Relations degree from Mount Saint Vincent University, a Journalism degree from Ryerson University, a Psychology degree from the University of Ottawa and a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from Humber College.

A part-time professor since January 2017, Elizabeth has two decades of experience in public relations, executive communications, and media and stakeholder relations. As Director of Communications for TELUS International, she leads the communications and corporate philanthropy coordination of almost 60,000 team members from locations across North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia.

Elizabeth has also held roles as Head of Media and Public Affairs for the British High Commission, Director of Communications for the Liberal Party of Canada and Director of Communications for the Minister of Agriculture. She currently teaches the Government Communications course at Algonquin.

Bradley joined Algonquin College in 2007 as a part-time professor and became a full-time faculty member in 2014. Bradley believes his role is to be a guide and a mentor while his students are at the college, and a colleague and friend upon graduation. “The daily interaction with my students is the best part of my job,” he says, “and the opportunity to be a part of someone else’s education is a terrific career perquisite. My students can use the education they get from Algonquin College to make a difference in their own lives, as well as in the wider community and it is great to be part of that.”

Bradley has been a public relations professional for more 25 years, with extensive career experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as working with private clients in his own agency. “My role as professor enables me to help students as they start their own careers, using my own PR experience as a launch pad for their success,” he says. “Students are looking for real-world examples and experience that is meaningful, and we deliver that.” In 2014 Bradley was a finalist for a Capital Educators’ Award from the Ottawa Network for Education.

Danielle is a community builder and social media manager who specializes in public relations in the music industry. Her teaching time at Algonquin College is shared among three programs: Public Relations, Music Industry Arts and Performing Arts.

As a musician and entrepreneur, she has released three studio albums, toured Canada and Europe and performs regularly for an international audience online as a Twitch Partner. Her public relations experience extends to government, not-for-profit, and television industries.

Danielle holds a Master’s degree in Communication from Carleton University and two additional graduate certificates in Teaching Adult Learners and Online Learning Design and Development from Algonquin College. She is the recipient of the Student’s Association Excellence in Teaching Award and the Minister’s Award of Excellence.

A lover of all things color and extremely passionate about good design, Rachela has been professionally designing for a wide range of clients for almost 20 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations & Communications from Georgia Southern University and received her graphic design training at Algonquin College, where she has been happily teaching since 2019.

Her love of teaching began a few years prior as she recognized a skill gap within the entrepreneurial community. By offering a variety of local workshops, she was able to teach small business owners how to take their marketing needs into their own hands. When she became aware of a teaching position at Algonquin, she knew she was the right fit for the role. She currently teaches Design for Public Relations II, Social Media Management II and Cultural & Media Literacy. “What I love most about teaching is watching the students’ skills progress throughout the semester and culminating into a finished product they’re proud to showcase.”

Elliott brings more than 15 years’ experience in senior-level research positions in the communications industry to the Research for Public Relations course he teaches part-time at Algonquin. As Senior Vice-President, National Leader Data + Analytics at H+K Strategies, he leads the Canadian Data+Analytics team, is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team, is a senior leader in the global Data+Analytics group, sits on the Global Technology Strategy committee, and advises the Global Corporate Advisory committee on reputation measurement methodologies.

An accomplished research methodologist, Elliott has particular expertise in cross-disciplinary methods and audience segmentation models, combining social and digital intelligence analysis, behavioural science and quantitative and qualitative market research methodologies. He oversees hundreds of research assignments each year at H+K, providing robust analysis, detailed presentation of findings and strategic insights and recommendations based on credible, reliable and innovative research methods.

An expert in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, Elliott was for many years one of the leading suppliers of research to the Government of Canada. He is a skilled presenter of data and insights, having presented at dozens of conferences globally, briefed federal deputy ministers, the Privy Council Office, the Prime Minister’s Office, CEOs, Boards of Directors and major federal groups and task forces (e.g., Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation).

Kindha Gorman is a trusted marketing, media and public relations advisor.

Throughout her 22-year career, Kindha has been an executive, writer, speaker, content marketer, board member, professor, and volunteer. She currently runs the boutique communications firm, Spotlight Strategic, guiding clients on how to send the right messages to the right people in the right way.

Kindha has a degree in English from Carleton University as well as a diploma in public relations from Algonquin College.