ALISON BRODDLE has spent the last several decades working for the CBC, first in Vancouver, then in Toronto. She’s delighted to have recently returned to Vancouver in her role as Senior Director of Current Affairs and Investigative, where she oversees network radio programming including special projects focused on reconciliation as well as climate change. She’s been in charge of implementing diversity and inclusion practices at the CBC, and takes pride in the innovative programming she’s developed over the years. Alison serves as the Interim Chair of the Vancouver Writers Fest Board of Directors.