Kristin Doucet

Kristin also establishes and grows relationships with key members of the media who report on real estate in Canada. She works with the marketing team to develop compelling data-driven reports and insights that media can use to elevate their real estate stories. Wahi has had its analysis published in the Globe and Mail, National Post, blogTO, Daily Hive, The Toronto Star, CBC, Toronto Life, and more!

Background

Kristin has over 25 years of experience writing and editing for various industries including financial services, education, and real estate.Prior to joining Wahi in January 2022, she was the managing editor of a bilingual publication, Professionally Speaking, produced by the Ontario College of Teachers — the licensing body for the Ontario teaching profession. The magazine went to over 250,000 teachers in Ontario and provided a forum for discussion of issues relevant to the future of teaching and learning.

During Kristin’s eight years overseeing the magazine, Professionally Speaking received 40+ national and international awards and nominations in writing and design from the National Magazine Awards (B2B), and the TABBIES (Trade, Association, Business Publications International).

Kristin was also the director of communications at Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada), where she gave strategic communications counsel and planning input to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team, identifying and handling ongoing and emerging issues impacting members and their clients.

Education

Kristin studied English Literature at Western University.

Achievements

Kristin’s been a judge for the National Magazine Awards (B2B) for the past several years and has also judged the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.

Coolest gig

Teaching English in Japan. It was the mid-90s and it was Kristin’s first job out of university. She went by herself and didn’t speak a word of Japanese. Kristin fell in love with the culture and ended up staying an extra year.

What Kristin loves about her job

Kristin loves the fantastic team she works with. She’s always learning from them and drawing from their energy. She also loves that Wahi is helping homebuyers and sellers navigate the often confusing and stressful world of real estate. Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase a person will ever make, and Kristin wants them to feel they’re in control of the homebuying experience.

If Kristin didn’t have this job

She would be a stand-up comic.

When she’s not working

You’ll find her cycling with her spouse, eating at trendy restaurants, traveling to — and learning about — different parts of the world, or driving one of her kids to hockey.