Kathryn Herron

During her third year at Carleton University, Kathryn joined Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada in a clerical role. Her creativity, attention to detail, ability to interpret information and policy, and communication skills—skills built during her studies—served her well during her three years in public service.

Her interests in the arts and her fondness for the structure of academia eventually led her to pursue other possibilities, where she found an opening at a publisher. After meeting with the team at Ivey Publishing, the publisher attached to the Ivey School of Business at Western University, Kathryn found a strong fit for her advanced skills in proofing, research, analysis, coordination, and communication. The role has allowed her to work with academics who are passionate about their research, and support both faculty and students in their ongoing learning. It has also been an opportunity to work with and learn from freelance editors and other professionals in the publishing industry, something she’s very grateful for.

Why Carleton? What specific experiences or opportunities did you benefit from while studying English at Carleton? 

Initially drawn to Carleton due to the breadth of its course offerings, it was the ability to study a wide variety of topics within the English department, as well as through elective studies, that most deeply impacted Kathryn. The variety, range, and freedom that her degree allowed for provided her with the broad skill set she has used throughout her career. In addition, she credits the warm and welcoming faculty of the English department and their desire to see their students flourish; she hopes that her efforts to encourage and facilitate the research of faculty in her current position echoes the support and belief she was provided with during her time at Carleton.