Carol Linnitt
Carol Linnitt is a Canadian journalist and the co-founder and managing editor of The Narwhal environmental magazine.
Early life and education
[edit]Linnit was born in Vancouver.[1]
She has a 2021 PhD in from the University of Victoria that focussed on English, and Cultural, Social and Political Thought [1] She won an Emerging Alumni Award from the University in 2022.[2] Prior to her PhD, she obtained a Master's degree in English Literature from York University and a Master's degree in philosophy in the field of phenomenology and environmental ethics.[1]
Career
[edit]Linnitt is a journalist and co-founded The Narwhal environmental magazine,[3] where she also works as the managing editor.[4]
She directed the short documentary Coal Valley: The story of B.C.'s quiet water contamination crisis[3] which was shortlisted by the National Media Awards Foundation, for the Best Short Doc prize.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Linnitt is married and is from Victoria, British Columbia.[4]
In November 26, 2018 Linnitt was followed by a man, who she later reported to the police, after helping another woman escape his stalking.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Carol Linnitt - University of Victoria". UVic.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ March 10, 2022 - Michael Kissinger, 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize UVic’s stellar graduates
- ^ a b Kane, Laura (2019-04-08). "Jeff Bridges says new climate documentary doesn't just preach to the converted". British Columbia. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ a b c "Victoria woman followed by stranger turns story into powerful Facebook post". Vancouver Island. 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ "SooToday up for national award for best small newsroom coverage - twice!". SooToday.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
External links
[edit]- Linnitt's Twitter account