Associates

Frank Rackow

Frank has fifteen years experience in journalism, publishing and communications. He is a former director of the news service at Radio Canada International and prior to that worked in the RCI newsroom for a number of years. He has also been associate editor of a national arts magazine and international communications coordinator for a major volunteer organization in Montreal.

Currently, he is radio reporter/producer in the prairie region working primarily for RCI, although his work is also broadcast by CBC Radio One and Radio Two.

Elizabeth Surridge, B. Ed.

Elizabeth Surridge, B. Ed., has a certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. Elizabeth works with individuals, teams and groups to help resolve conflicts and improve interactions in the work environment. Elizabeth’s relaxed facilitation style puts participants at ease and has garnered positive feedback from diverse audiences. Participants appreciate her in-depth knowledge of conflict resolution techniques. Elizabeth facilitates the Creative Conflict workshop for the Centre for Creative Negotiating and the Respectful Workplace Workshop for Ryan Bannerman Associates.

Clients include:

ATB Financial
Calgary Regional Health Authority
Independent Insurance Brokers of Alberta
Petro-Canada

Radio host

Frank Rackow co-teaches our Media Training course, and is a frequent guest host for CBC Radio One's popular afternoon show, "The Homestretch."

Revised January 27, 2009