Heather K.

Heather K. is a seasoned health and medicine editor currently serving as the Commissioning Editor at The Conversation UK since September 2019. With a robust freelance career starting in March 2019, Heather specializes in sourcing and crafting feature stories in culture, society, and sciences/tech. Previous experience includes a role as Assistant Science and Tech Editor at The Conversation UK and Deputy Features Editor at Decode Magazine, along with internships at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The West End Extra, where foundational skills in research, reporting, and editing were developed. Heather holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Brock University, complemented by a year abroad at the University of Kent. Additionally, Heather has experience in radio production as a volunteer DJ at 103.7 CFBU FM.