Laurie began working at Turning Points in 2021. She’s currently the Director of Communications.

Laurie brings 30 years of experience to Turning Points from a variety of roles in film, television, and corporate communications. Throughout that time, Laurie was entrenched within the communications strategies for numerous organizations, government agencies, and production companies. Laurie’s experience in creative industries in the for-profit sector has given her a unique perspective, valuable insight, and a distinct voice. Moreover, the diversity of her experiences has shaped her communications philosophy.

Laurie spent many years producing content in Vancouver’s very busy production market, creating television series and documentaries for CBC, CTV, Corus, Netflix and more. But perhaps her most rewarding work has come from 20+ years of producing, writing, and co-directing films for a New Westminister-based NGO. Together with a small team of professionals who volunteer their time, they have created breathtaking and emotional films (all over the world) to raise millions of dollars for the poor.

Despite the critical acclaim of her projects and the allure of the television industry, in 2021, Laurie was compelled to move “back home” to the Okanagan after 30 years. She is thrilled to have found an avenue to put her skills to work in an important way.