Elizabeth St. John

Writer, Storyteller, Artist

Canada

I am a multifaceted communicator that is passionate about using creative storytelling as a tool for sharing impactful messages.

Some of my more recent positions include working as a Communications Specialist in the non-profit sphere and also as a freelance writer for multiple different Canadian media outlets.

I am a graduate from the University of Toronto, with a BA in Journalism, as well as a diploma in Contemporary Journalism from Centennial College.

For any work related inquiries, email me at: [email protected]

Portfolio
Compassion Canada
03/30/2022
4 answers on where your money goes when you sponsor a child

Have you ever wondered what happens to your money when you decide to sponsor a child? Or have you been sponsoring a child for years and were always curious about exactly where your money goes and what it's doing? Well, continue to read on and learn about how sponsorship makes a practical difference for children in need!

Compassion Canada
02/11/2022
Black History Month: What the early African Church can teach us about theology, faith, and...

This Black History Month we reflect on how the early African church and its leaders shaped and formed the foundations of rich multi-ethnic Christian traditions. Written by: Elizabeth St. John As a Black Christian woman, reconciling my faith with the painful not-so-distant history of colonization, slavery and oppression of Africans all supposedly in Jesus' name, has not been easy to do growing up.

Compassion Canada
02/04/2022
How local churches are setting girls free from FGM in Jesus' name!

Everything changed when Florence turned 12. Instead of a birthday party or a sentimental mother-daughter ceremony to celebrate her transition from childhood to becoming a young lady, Florence's family received a marriage offer and a bride price. Her intended husband was an older man from a neighbouring village who wanted Florence to be his fourth wife.

View the VIBE Toronto
10/16/2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting the CPG and Grocery Business - View the VIBE Toronto

As grocery stores grappled with the 'hoarding effect' at the beginning of the pandemic and the border between the U.S. and Canada closed, the lockdown forced many consumers to review their purchasing habits and get creative in the kitchen. At the same time, it affected the buying, selling and sourcing of many food businesses.

Byblacks
05/24/2020
A Pop-up Mental Health Clinic For People Of Colour, By Therapists Of Colour

Carole Sandy, a Toronto therapist, knew something had to change after she kept on getting phone calls week after week from people expressing the exact same need. I would get calls along the lines of, "I'm trying to find a visible minority therapist, a black therapist, someone who looks like me."

The Toronto Observer
06/12/2019
Toronto midwife can get the call at any hour | The Toronto Observer

Jyothy Nair's work schedule isn't like most Torontonians: once every three weeks, she's on call for every hour of every day of that week. Nair, 41, has been a midwife for eight years. She works at Diversity Midwives, a clinic located at 10 Bimbrok Rd. in Scarborough.

ByBlacks.com - #1 online magazine for Black Canadians
08/04/2019
Why 'This Is North Preston' Doesn't Do Justice to Canada's Oldest Black Community

Released on May 17, the documentary, "This is North Preston" follows the journey of R&B artist Just Chase and the community he grew up in. In the film, the singer leads us back to his hometown for a walk down memory lane. I met Chase for a sit down interview...

The Toronto Observer
04/22/2019
Birth control app 'Natural Cycles' grows in popularity | The Toronto Observer

Esmee Henstra , 23, had suffered years of side effects from her birth control . She took the pill for five years, but the hormones made her feel anxious and depressed. Then she tried the copper coil, which is a small t-shaped copper and plastic intrauterine device inserted into the womb .