Lana Barkan
Director of Community Relations, Mpp Andrea Khanjin, Barrie-innisfil @Legislative Assembly of Ontario / Assemblée législative de l’Ontario
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Community Relations, Mpp Andrea Khanjin, Barrie-innisfil @Legislative Assembly of Ontario / Assemblée législative de l’Ontario
Barrie, ON, CA
Generating the guidelines and structure for MPP Khanjin\'s constituency office publicity and outreach- Representing MPP Khanjin\'s constituency office at community events, festivals, flag raisings- Ensuring community outreach via connecting with community agencies, stakeholders, constituents- Coordinating social media and public relations for the office of MPP Andrea Khanjin, Barrie-Innisfil- Liaising with municipal and provincial government agencies, offices of MPs, MPPs and Ontario Ministries- Networking with community partners to coordinate content and generate publicity- Attending events, ministry tours and ceremonies to provide support for the office of MPP Khanjin- Coordinating monthly newsletters and promotional content for community events- Strategizing branding campaigns for comprehensive outreach and recognition- Utilizing promotional merchandise to achieve ultimate representation at riding events- Interacting with stakeholders, community agencies, cultural groups, social agencies and constituents- Addressing constituent inquiries and following up with appropriate Ministry liaisons
EDUCATION
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma
York University
Honors BA, English Language and Literature, General
York University
Hon. BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Seneca Polytechnic
Post-Graduate Certificate, Broadcasting Journalism; Broadcasting Journalism
SKILLS
ABOUT LANA BARKAN
Communications expert, integrated marketing visionary and multimedia professional with 20+ years of experience across public and private sectors. I help organizations and leaders clarify their voice, connect with audiences, and create campaigns that inspire action through strategic storytelling, digital media, and live experiences. With a background in broadcast journalism and as a trusted media spokesperson, I bring expertise in strategic, corporate and creative communications, content creation, media relations, and brand building. I thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments and excel at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.Passionate about community impact, I am an active volunteer and advocate. Colleagues know me as a creative, strategic thinker and collaborative leader who brings ideas and stories to life. Specialties: Strategic communications, storytelling, digital & social media, media relations, crisis communications, event strategy, stakeholder engagement, brand building, project leadership, team collaboration, advertising strategy, marketing psychology.
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