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Hillary Dort, BA

Manager of Communications

Hillary holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications studies, with a minor in film studies, from Concordia University. She completed the Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate through the SickKids Learning Institute and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in the Department of Capacity Development and Extension at the University of Guelph. Hillary worked in marketing communications in the post-secondary education sector before joining HRI in 2022.

Hillary’s work centres on aligning HRI’s communications, strategic priorities and development goals. She is responsible for elevating HRI’s visibility, voice and reach. Hillary collaborates with researchers and practitioners to communicate the story of their work, why it matters now and how it impacts communities.