PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE Christina Myers Writer
Christina Myers is a long-time journalist, writer, and editor. She spent a dozen years as a staff reporter with newspapers in the Metro Vancouver region before moving into a freelance career. She has garnered provincial and national journalism awards, and her work has appeared in magazines, anthologies, on CBC Radio, and a host of newspapers and literary journals. Her first novel is forthcoming in 2019, and she is currently editing a non-fiction anthology for publication in 2020. As well, she co-hosts a mixed-genre reading series for emerging and established writers. She lives with her family in Surrey. Find her online at cmyers.ca.
Gary Slavin Creative Designer
Gary Slavin has worked as a graphic designer in the lower mainland for community newspapers for over two decades, with the majority of those years at the New Westminster Record and sister paper Burnaby NOW. He continues to work as a freelance creative designer for various newspapers and local businesses. He has many design awards over the years presented by British Columbia Yukon Community Newspaper Association (BCYCNA), Canadian Community Newspaper Association (CCNA) and the Suburban Newspaper Association (SNA). He grew up in North Burnaby, a father of two amazing sons, he now resides in Blaine, Washington with his wife Kristen. Outside of designing he volunteers in the sport of ball hockey at national and international levels.
Lisa King Photographer
Lisa King has been a professional photographer for 12 years, working for a variety of newspapers and publications throughout B.C. King and fellow photographer Kevin Hill work collaboratively, shooting editorial photography as well as commercial and product photography, events and weddings. The duo met while studying photojournalism at Loyalist College but now live and work in the Lower Mainland. In her spare time, King enjoys playing team sports, scuba diving, and travelling, as well as volunteering her time with university students studying abroad.
Kevin Hill Photographer
Kevin Hill has been working as a photographer since 2006; his work has appeared in a variety of publications, including magazines and newspapers in B.C. and beyond. Hill and fellow photographer Lisa King work collaboratively, shooting a mix of editorial, commercial, product, event and wedding photography. The duo met while studying photojournalism at Loyalist College but now live and work in the Lower Mainland. Hill, originally from Saskatoon, enjoys a wide spectrum of outdoor recreation, including skiing, backpacking and target shooting, and heading out on motorcycle adventures.
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