Cullen Bird

Cullen Bird is an experienced communications and journalism professional, currently serving as a Communications Strategist for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo since July 2021, offering expertise in communications and public relations to support municipal priorities. Prior to this role, Cullen worked as a freelance journalist for various publications in Japan and Canada, including the Japan Times and NBC News, and as an English Language Teacher at Berlitz Japan. Cullen has also held positions as a Multimedia Reporter at Fort McMurray Today, where coverage included municipal politics and health, and as a reporter for Grainswest Magazine, focusing on agriculture and international trade. Earlier experience includes serving as a Summer Intern in journalism and as a Residence Fellow at Carleton University, supervising students and organizing activities. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University and a Certificate of Completion in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Toronto.