About Me
Deborah Griffiths M.A.
Curator, Executive Director, Writer
Experience
Raised as a third culture person as my family lived in various communities and countries, I’m interested in peoples’ stories and goals. I have over 35 years’ experience in curatorial research and writing: exhibit storylines, project applications, research, books, and grants. My Administration experience includes: corporate, local, provincial, and federal levels of reporting and funding and year-round planning and program delivery. My main interests are in projects that promote wellness, enjoyment, health and diversity.
Education
Royal Roads University MALT (1) (Leadership and Training) Undergraduate: San Francisco State University
Member: Grant Professionals Organization
Publications and Awards
- 1996 Heather’s Amazing Discovery—A True Story about Palaeontology
Honour- Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable - 2015 -Watershed Moments-A Pictorial History of Courtenay and District, 2015 Harbour Publishing BCHF Lieutenant Governor’s 3rd Place Award (collaborative with co-authors research and main narrative writer)
- 2017 The Grant Writing and Funding Coach 2017—Self Counsel Press- BC Bookworld “BC Best Seller”
- 2020 Step Into Wilderness-A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration In And Around The Comox Valley 2020 Harbour Publishing BCHF Lieutenant Governor’s 2nd Place Award (collaborative with co-authors, research, and main narrative writer and co-work with substantive and copy editors)
