About me

Storytelling had me hooked from a very young age. Books were a huge part of my life, and I always knew I'd grow up to be a writer. It didn't take long to realize that poetry wasn't a living, and I've been telling other people's stories ever since, always in service of organizations whose values align with my own.

I started as a journalist at CBC, CKNW and Global News, and taught digital journalism at BCIT. Since then, I've led communications for major campaigns, projects and change initiatives at BC Housing, WorkSafeBC and the PNE, and I've trained and mentored dozens of communications professionals along the way.

Through Anna Kalfa Communications, I now work with organizations on strategy, writing and editing, and public engagement. I bring senior-level judgment and hands-on execution to every project. I also bring the perspective of a Gen X professional who's adapted to every tech pivot of the last 30 years and can still tell you exactly where to find a library book by its Dewey Decimal number. I am adaptable, reliable, and a trusted communications advisor.

Credentials: MA, Intercultural & International Communications (Royal Roads University) · IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation · 20+ years across BC Housing, WorkSafeBC, CBC, CKNW/Global News, PNE and BCIT