Carolyn Mullin

Carolyn Mullin| 

Board Chair

Independent Consultant |Strategic Communications 

 An experienced leader in the applied research, post-secondary, publishing and non-profit industries, Carolyn’s diverse skill set includes journalism and award-winning storytelling for publications across the country; corporate communications and marketing for non-profits and post-secondary research divisions; website mapping and administration; social media campaign development and execution; project management for multi-institution, multi-year projects; and grant writing and grant management.

Currently an independent consultant, Carolyn most recently held team leader positions over a 10-year journey at Niagara College, including Director, Strategic Partnerships, for the Research and Innovation Division. Before Niagara College, Carolyn spent several years in the communications industry, as a newspaper reporter and editor, and an award-winning freelance writer; and within the non-profit sector, based in the Southern Ontario. 

Carolyn is an active volunteer in her community. Besides serving on the Innovate Niagara Board of Directors, she is a Rotarian; a board member of the Welland-Pelham Chamber of Commerce; and a member of the Women in Niagara Council of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

Carolyn holds an MA and an Honours BA from Brock University, both in English Language and Literature Studies, as well as a Journalism diploma from Niagara College.