Meet Our Team
Rukhsar Ali
Rukhsar calls Calgary home. She is interested in arts and culture reporting, broadcast journalism and multimedia.
Three words to describe Rukhsar: creative, geeky, futurist.
TW: @rukhsarxali IG: @rukhsarxali
Hafsatou Balde
Hafsatou was raised in different parts of Africa but calls New York City her second home. She is interested in arts and culture reporting and long form video and audio.
Three words to describe Hafsatou: sarcastic, independent, easy-going.
TW: @hafsatou_
Adam Beauchemin
Adam calls Winnipeg home. He has an interest in long-form writing and photo-journalism with a focus on climate and sports reporting.
Three words to describe Adam: Easy-going, mirthful, approachable.
TW: @adambeauch
William Eltherington
William grew up in Palo Alto, Calif. and calls the West Coast home. He is interested in political features, digital media and broadcasting.
Three words to describe William: attentive, persistent, genuine.
TW: @Weltherington
Lilian Fridfinnson
Lilian was born and raised in Winnipeg. She is interested in investigative reporting with a focus on social issues.
Three words to describe Lilian: critical, driven, reliable.
TW: @LiliFridfinnson
Amitava Kar
Amitava came to Ottawa from Oklahoma. He is interested in writing on issues that usually do not get our attention.
Three words to describe Amitava: original, logical, kind.
TW: @Amitava03241762
Sam Konnert
Sam was born in Calgary and calls the Rockies home. He puts people at the centre of his long-form writing and documentary photography.
Three words to describe Sam: spirited, accepting, witty.
TW: @samkonnert IG: @samkonnert
Dennis Kovtun
Dennis is from Winnipeg. He grew up in Australia and Ukraine. He is interested in investigative, in-depth journalism.
Three words to describe Dennis: skeptical, inquisitive, direct.
TW: @DennisKovtun
Sophie Kuijper Dickson
Sophie grew up between Pontiac, Que. and Ottawa. She is interested in long-form, human-centered systems journalism.
Three words that describe Sophie: sarcastic, empathetic, curious.
TW: @skuijperdickson
Hermona Kuluberhan
Hermona is Ottawa born and raised. She is interested in long-form journalism and podcasting.
Three words that describe Hermona: unfiltered, sincere, direct.
TW: @herms613
Mayson Maharaj
Mayson grew up in Ajax, Ont. but has been based in Ottawa for the past six years. She is interested in political, photo and long-form journalism.
Three words to describe Mayson: inquisitive, insightful, caring.
TW: @maysonmaharaj
Aly Mccabe
Aly Mccabe is originally from the small town of Mount Albert, Ont. She is interested in arts and culture journalism and multimedia.
Three words to describe Aly: ambitious, compassionate, creative.
TW: @AlyMccabe IG: @aly.mccabe
Ella Milloy
Ella Milloy is originally from Calgary. She is interested in sports journalism and multimedia.
Three words to describe Ella: passionate, friendly, enthusiastic.
TW: @milloy_ella
Jaimie Nackan
Jaimie is originally from Thornhill, Ont. She is interested in arts and culture journalism.
Three words to describe Jaimie: introspective, creative, imaginative.
TW: @jaimiesam4
Spencer Nefekh-Blanchette
Spencer is originally from Ottawa. He is interested in arts and culture journalism and multimedia.
Three words to describe Spencer: artistic, inquisitive, critical.
TW: @spencernafekh IG: @spencernafekh
Raji Sahota
Rajpreet (or Raji) is originally from Brampton, Ont. She is interested in long-form, investigative journalism with a focus on crime and conflict.
Three words to describe Rajpreet: ambitious, passionate, warmhearted.
TW: @rajpreetsahota IG: @rajpreetsahota
Andrew Stetson
Andrew is originally from Charlottetown. He is interested in political correspondence and sports journalism, with a focus in broadcasting.
Three words to describe Andrew: creative, inquisitive, contemplative.
TW: @_AStetson
Constantina Varlokostas
Constantina was born and raised in Toronto. She is interested in broadcasting and digital media, specifically producing and writing sports content.
Three words to describe Constantina: Outgoing, bubbly, creative.
TW: @constvarlo
Natalia Weichsel
Natalia is originally from Winnipeg. She is interested in long-form journalism and documentary, with a focus on digital media.
Three words to describe Natalia: adventurous, ambitious, artistic.
TW: @nataliaweichsel IG: @nataliaweichsel