Courtney Merchand

Courtney Merchand is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Marketing at Ottawa Tourism since April 2022. Previously, Courtney held various roles at Ottawa Tourism, including Marketing Manager and Marketing Specialist, where responsibilities included developing marketing initiatives to enhance brand identity and destination awareness. Courtney's expertise in social media marketing was further honed at Bowda Creative Communications as a Social Media Marketing Consultant, and at Farm Boy Inc. as the Social Media & Marketing Manager. An accomplished freelance contributor for Apt613, Courtney covered Ottawa's arts and culture scene, conducting interviews and producing engaging content. In addition, Courtney has experience in communications and reporting with organizations such as TC United Property Management and The Low Down to Hull and Back. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Honors in Journalism from the University of Ottawa and a Diploma in Journalism from Algonquin College.