Hi, I’m Erin.

I’m a media professional fuelled by impact. Passionate about the power of storytelling, I draw from my experience as a documentarian, journalist, creative writer, podcaster, emcee, interactive website producer and social entrepreneur to create compelling marketing strategies and brand experiences to inspire meaningful action.

I’m proud to be the VP of Marketing at Spring, amplifying the stories of purpose-driven founders and investors to create positive change. I hold a degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies with Distinction from the University of Victoria, with writing credits running the spectrum of TV documentary (yes, those have writers!), non-fiction magazines and more. I’m currently preparing to self-publish my social justice romcom fiction manuscript UNDERCOVER IN AISLE 4.

Empathy, curiousity, equity, inclusion, humour, social impact and creating joy are core to my values. Whether I was producing TV documentaries, hosting an award show, creating a podcast or building an award-winning mental health startup, I love bringing people together to do good and have fun doing it.

  • "Erin is a powerhouse emcee! She hosted two events for us and brought just the right balance of professionalism, energy and humour. She's a great collaborator, flexible and delivers all of the key info while adding on the fly observations and humour. And did I say she's FUNNY! If you want people talking about your event, hire Erin. We're glad we did!"

    Gil Yaron, Managing Director, Light House

  • "Erin is that rare, indomitable combination of a presence that lights up the stage, a mind that is courageously irreverent to status quo stupidity, and the heart of a professional that will not let you down."

    Ian Chisholm, Partner, The Roy Group

  • "She makes others around her shine with her big-hearted kindness and hilarious wit. And somehow, she does it all while maintaining a no-nonsense, goal-focused air. I can’t imagine anyone else projecting our voices the way she does."

    Crystal Henrickson, Leadership & Executive Coach, Talent Collective

  • "Erin brings ideas to the table and brings life to those ideas on the page. Her writing is astute, informed and articulate, striking an artful balance between playful and earnest. She knows how to tell a story, digging into the details to compel and inform the reader. "

    Carla Sorrell, Former Editor, Douglas Magazine

  • "Erin Skillen took the reigns for the second year in a row as host for the [VIATEC Awards], bringing the perfect balance of humour, intelligence and attitude."

    Douglas Magazine