Rebecca Rose
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Mi’kma’ki. A unionized freelance writer, editor, consultant, and presenter, currently based in Dartmouth, NS.
My books:
Before the Parade.
Amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Atlantic Canada
Halifax Gay Tours
As the author of Before the Parade Rebecca brings her unique understanding of Halifax’s gay history to her educational and entertaining queer history tours. Learn about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer spaces, people, and events that shaped Halifax and this province as a whole. You’ll probably have a laugh (or two) too!
Journalism
Online and in print. Over her 10+ years as a freelance journalist Rebecca has chosen to focus on underreported stories, the people and movements at the fore of social change, and politics.
Media Relations
Media relations, workshops, and social media. Rebecca brings over 15 years experience in media relations to her media relations workshops.
Speaking
Experienced, knowledgeable, and entertaining Insightful & Engaging. Rebecca is a sought-after MC and speaker who has hosted or spoken at a wide variety of events, workshops, and lunch-and-learns. Rebecca has brought important stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ history, activism, and community to schools, libraries, community centres, churches, businesses, literary festivals, Pride celebrations and more.
Writing & Consulting for Clients
Communications, Reports, & Educational Materials Rebecca has extensive experience consulting on, writing, and editing online training tools, campaign and promotional materials, reports, media advisories and press releases, and grant applications.
Research
I collaborate with stakeholders, ask meaningful questions, probe user goals, motivations, to understand context.
Advocacy
I am actively engaged in and advocate for the issues, community and organization I work for.
Leadership
I have experience running for elections, taking leadership roles, and coordinating teams.
