Algonquin College Winter Olympics Media Experts
Posted on Monday, February 5th, 2018
Feb. 5, 2018 — From sport safety to Olympic history, Algonquin College is home to a diverse set of media experts available for interviews in advance and during the Winter Olympics, which take place Feb. 9 to 25. Topics and expertise include:
- Olympic History and Athlete Experience
Dave Best: coordinator, Sport Business Management program
Bio: author of Canada Our Century in Sport; 14+ years at the Canadian Olympic Association (now the COC), including as Director of Olympic Affairs; attended nine Olympic Games
Topics: Canadian Olympic history, milestones, athletes, best performances of all-time
Contact: bestd@algonquincollege.com
Al Pilcher: professor, School of Business
Bio: two-time Winter Olympics cross-country skier (1988 and 1992); member of Canada’s national team (1984 to 1992)
Topics: athletic competition, Olympic experience for athletes, skiing
Contact: pilcha@algonquincollege.com
- Sport Safety, Health & Injury, Risk Management
Jeff Jackson: coordinator, Outdoor Adventure program, Pembroke Campus
Bio: 25+ years of experience as an expedition guide; nationally-recognized expert in risk management; director of ski courses
Topics: risk management in sports and professional athletics, ski course design
Contact: jacksoj@algonquincollege.com
Tim Tosh: Coordinator, Occupation Therapist Assistant Physiotherapist Assistant Program
Bio: Physiotherapist 16+ years, experience working with various sports teams and provincial/national level athletes
Topics: Common athletic injuries, return to sport after injury, importance of rehabilitation
Contact: tosht@algonquincollege.com
- Social Media and Digital Trends
Ellis Westwood: social media instructor, Public Relations program
Bio: Hill+Knowlton Strategies; conference speaker and trainer on social media engagement
Topics: social media, digital trends, apps/games, online behaviour
Contact: westwoe@algonquincollege.com
- Olympic Broadcasting and Public Relations
Ed Blomeley: instructor, Sport Communications and Game Day Operations course
Bio: producer and director for CTV Olympics’ coverage in Beijing, 1994 Olympic Hockey producer, involved in production of six different Games
Topics: Olympic broadcast strategy and commentary, broadcast operations, set construction
Contact: edb@blomeley.com
Mark Dottori: professor, School of Business
Bio: former Director, Marketing and Communications, Canadian Paralympic Committee; teaches Sport Marketing, Sport Communication, and Sport Sponsorship
Topics: Marketing, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Paralympics
Contact: dottorm@algonquincollege.com
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To arrange media interviews, please contact Algonquin College’s Communications team:
MEDIA CONTACTS
Chris Lackner
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 2091
lacknec@algonquincollege.com
Ruth Dunley
Communications Manager
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 6452
dunleyr@algonquincollege.com
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