Elaine Secord - Communications & Public Affairs Manager

I was born and raised in Norfolk County, and many of my happiest days have been spent exploring local woods, fields, ponds and beaches. I have been an avid reader since childhood; my love of books led to work as a researcher, writer and editor. I hold degrees in English Literature (BA University of Waterloo, MA Queen's University) and Museum Studies (MMST University of Toronto). I have spent most of my career in the communications field, with stints in politics, publishing and heritage. In my last job I oversaw communications and marketing activities for the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta, and also chaired the communications committee of the Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada. I joined Bird Studies Canada as Communications & Outreach Specialist in January 2007.