Jillian van der Geest

Jillian van der Geest is a marketing and media relations strategist currently working at The University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry since March 2023. With a strong background in communications, Jillian served as a communications consultant at Duklas Cornerstone Consulting, where notable contributions included leading SaaS communications for the Association of Registrars of Universities and Colleges of Canada to implement the MyCreds network. Previous roles include marketing and publicity manager at RMB | Rocky Mountain Books, where a comprehensive strategy boosted media hits significantly, as well as positions at Journalists for Human Rights, BCcampus, and Arts Whistler, focusing on branding and community engagement. A background in broadcasting includes work as a radio host and producer at Rogers Media and Bell Media. Jillian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria, with a major in English and a minor in Professional Writing, Journalism, and Publishing.