Erika Thorkelson

Erika Thorkelson is a Lecturer at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, specializing in creative writing and cultural criticism. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. Her work spans fiction, creative non-fiction, and journalism, with a focus on pop culture, feminism, and class dynamics. She contributes regularly to publications like Chatelaine, The Walrus, and Maisonneuve, and hosts The Storytelling Show on Vancouver Co-op Radio. Thorkelson has taught courses such as HUMN 100/101 Academic Core I & II across multiple semesters. Her research interests include body image, gender representation in media, and the intersection of labor and identity. Despite no formal scientific awards listed, her work has been featured in prominent national platforms. She has advised no students listed here but actively engages in public intellectual discourse through essays and radio contributions.