Kate Hildebrandt is a writer, communicator and educator with more than 30 years of experience. In addition to teaching with Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program, she works at the University of Victoria as a communications officer for the Faculty of Human and Social Development and writes web content on a freelance basis for various clients. Hildebrandt is currently studying online to earn a certificate in social media marketing.
Experience
Hildebrandt has served as a writer and communicator within the government, business and non-profit sectors in BC, Alberta and Yukon Territory. She has also worked for national entities such as the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Habitat for Humanity. These days, you may find her interviewing scholars or profiling students at UVic, coaching BAPC grads on their writing or website development here at Royal Roads or writing web content for various ministries with the BC Government. Hildebrandt’s background as a stage actor lends well to teaching and event management. Mostly she is impossibly curious and thrives on the diversity of a flexible, creative career.
Education
1975
Diploma in Theatre Arts (Hons)
Langara College
1983
Business administration
University of Alberta Continuing Studies
1998
Magazine Publishing Certificate (Hons)
Banff Centre
1996
Small Business Development Certificate
Service Canada
Awards
2009
BC Medical Association’s Gold Award - employee health category
for work with the BC Public Service Agency
1999
International Association of Business Communicators Award of Excellence in publications
for work with Alberta Power
1992
International Association of Business Communicators Silver Leaf Award
for work with the Alberta Cancer Board