Katharine O'Brien

Katharine O'Brien is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in media relations and digital content production. Currently serving as a Senior Media Relations Specialist at Mitacs since November 2021, Katharine previously held the role of Screenwriter/Producer for Television and Digital Content since 2015. Other notable positions include Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Concordia University from May 2021 to April 2022, and IVADO Fellowship Intern/Assistant in Communications and Data Journalism at Synapse C from April 2021 to December 2021. Katharine also has video editing experience from The Neuroscience School between 2019 and 2021. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Media Studies (2021-2024) and a Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies (2020-2021) from Concordia University, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2007-2010) and a D.E.P. from Dawson College (2003-2006).