Community Engagement

Public speaking, teaching and volunteer efforts.

I commit a certain percentage of my time to teaching at the post-secondary level in the areas of digital media, programming and marketing technology. Along with gaining a deep understanding of curriculum development and delivery, the teaching experience inspires me to stay on top of new technologies and techniques.

I have had the privilege to present talks and seminars, on a variety of topics, in venues large and small. I have also been asked to lend my expertise to various non-profit boards and organizations. In all of these endeavours, I strive to further my goals of clear communication and helping people tell their stories.

Teaching Experience

BCIT
Program
Senior Certificate in New Media Design
Role
Developed curriculum and course materials for classroom delivery. Provided career mentorship.
UBC
Program
Multimedia & Web Design Program
Role
Developed curriculum and course materials for classroom delivery. Coordinated student internship opportunities and placements. Provided career mentorship.
SFU
Program
Public Relations Certificate Program, Digital & Mobile Marketing Certificate Program
Role
Developed curriculum and course materials for classroom and online delivery. Adapted English curriculum for specialized EAL/ESL cohorts. Served on the Program Advisory Committee.
VCC
Program
Web & Graphic Design Program
Role
Developed UX, CMS and SEO curriculum for classroom delivery. Served on the Program Advisory Committee.

Public Speaking

My Three Decade Journey in Tech
NorthEastern University Guest Lecture, October 2024

Game-Changing Augmented Reality Applications
National Academies of Science, September 2023 | WEBINAR

Supercharge Your Field Data Capture
Industrial Immersive Week, August 2022

Data Driven Holographic Visualization for Engineering Data
Augmented World Expo EU, October 2019 | VIDEO

Following the Mid-Century Masters: Art, Design and Technology to Create New Forms
Design Week Portland at New Relic, April 2018 | PHOTOS

Telling Your Story in a Visual World
Prosper Portland A&O, April 2018

Using VR and AR to Showcase Brands
Immersed Conference at OMSI, April 2018

NewTech PDX—Behind the Scenes of VFX and 3D Animation
New Relic HQ, November 2017

Spark Freelancer’s Meetup: Networking With Purpose
+Citizen Agency, November 2017

Wacom Pro Series: Behind the Magic and Technology of Art
Wacom Experience Center, October 2017

Interview with Keith Lay
Getting Work to Work Podcast, September 2017 | PODCAST

FutureTalk with Keith Lay & Skip Newberry
New Relic HQ, May 2017

We Come From the Future: Comparing Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC
City Club of Portland, April 2017

The Price Is Right: How Much Should Freelancers Charge?
Design Week Portland at PNCA, April 2017

The Stages of Start-up
Portland State University, January 2017

This is Typography: Solutions for Designers & Developers
Vancouver Web Design Meetup Group, June 2015

VOLUNTEER AND BOARD EXPERIENCE

FounderZ Weekend
Mentor for Student Startup Teams

Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Integrated Workplace Experience Strategy Advisory Committee

Simon Fraser University
Program Advisory Committee—Digital Communications

Vancouver Community College
Program Advisory Committee—Media + Technology

Hack Oregon
Homelessness Committee Volunteer

City Club of Portland
Business and Prosperity Committee Board Member

Oregon Energy Fund
Marketing Committee Board Member

Canadian New Media Awards
Awards Selection Committee and Judging Panel

NewMedia BC & HRSDC
Industrial Adjustment Service Committee on New Media Careers

Capilano University
Advisory Board for the Interactive Design Program (Infotec)

Selkirk College
Advisory Board for the Digital Arts & New Media Program