Sarah St-Pierre

Biography

Originally from Drummondville, Quebec, Sarah is pursuing journalism at Carleton after graduating with a B.A. Honours in International Development Studies from McGill University in 2023. Through her studies, Sarah has become particularly interested in the weight of narratives in reporting and the responsibility of ethical, critical journalism owed to vulnerable communities and individuals. After completing the MJ program, she hopes to work in print journalism with a focus on politics, international relations, and the economy.

At McGill, she acted as the Editor-in-Chief for Catalyst, the student-run news publication covering international development where she first discovered her love for journalism. She has completed an internship with CIM Magazine, covering the mining industry, and now works as a freelance writer and translator. In her spare time, Sarah is usually trying out new recipes in the kitchen, indulging in fibre crafts, or overthinking about storytelling