Lily McDonald

Biography

After completing her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Media, Information, and Technoculture at Western University in 2023, Lily is excited to begin her academic journey at Carleton in the Master of Journalism program. Along with her background in French, Lily’s passion for politics drew her to the nation’s capital.

From working at a local bakery to selling tickets to Canada’s largest tennis tournament,  Lily’s fascination with people and their stories is what drove her to explore journalism. Through working at Radio Western as News & Sports Coordinator and Spoken Word Director, Lily hopes to pursue her passion for broadcasting and to improve her skills as a writer and creator.

In her free time, Lily likes to go on walks, listen to music, spend time at her family cottage, and travel. After an enriching backpacking trip through Europe, Lily’s curiosity about the world continues to fuel her motivation to share unique perspectives of people globally.