Carmen Koessler (Smith)

I am a Canadian professional science communicator and community engagement strategist with over a decade of experience delivering creative engagement programs and communication projects with scientists, governments and non-profits in Canada and Australia. I have a BSc in Biology and Geography from the University of Victoria, Canada, but spent nearly eight years working in different community engagement roles in Australia before returning to Canada in 2021.  As a scientist turned storyteller I love working with research teams to connect people and communities to research outcomes and stories using digital media.

I joined the CINUK CCT team in 2024 to help provide communication support for sharing the impact and outcomes of the research project. I currently work as a freelance science communication specialist and love working with research teams to share their stories with the world through digital mediums like storymaps, video, data visualizations and more. You can learn more about my services here (www.ckcommunicationservices.com)

When not nerding out over sci-comm I can be found fishing, skiing, or hiking with my husband and dog Monte, or cooking and enjoying good food and wine.