Kate Shingler

Kate leads the marketing and communications team at Brain Canada, bringing extensive experience in journalism and storytelling. Her career began with more than a decade at Global Television, where she served as Reporter, Senior Producer, and Associate News Director, honing her ability to translate complex ideas for broader audiences. Kate then spent five years as Director of Communications at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), a non-partisan national think tank, before joining the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation as Associate Director of Communications. There, she led digital strategy initiatives and strengthened the Foundation's profile across Montreal and Canada. Since joining Brain Canada in 2020, Shingler has applied her journalism training to advance the organization's mission through accessible, meaningful communications. Her career exemplifies how journalistic skills—clear writing, critical thinking, and compelling storytelling—translate powerfully beyond traditional newsrooms into mission-driven organizations.