BJ Ferguson

Curriculum Vitae

BJ Ferguson (he/they)

[email protected]

Residence

Mexico / Canada

Experience

10+ Years

Language

English, Spanish

BJ is a (gender/neuro) queer Canadian in southern Mexico. They have more than a decade of experience as a freelance multi-creative, especially focused on LGBTQ+ storytelling and advocacy.

Writing by BJ has been published in major outlets such as Yahoo! Canada, Esquire, Playboy, Lonely Planet, Ravishly, Xtra, and TIME. They have worked with brands including Avocadoes from Mexico, Giddy, Care Of, Contently, Wiley, Gilead Sciences, Marriott, and Choice Hotels.

Throughout their career BJ has also received support in the form of grants and scholarships from the Trans Journalists Association, the National Institute of Health Care Management, the American Society for Journalists and Authors, and the "Out of the Binders" Conference.

Resume

Eko Nomos, 2024 - present

Research assistant
Provide research and administrative support for community-centered projects, including feasibility studies, readiness assessments, and strategic planning.

Conduct data analysis, co-host stakeholder meetings, and generate reports to advance triple-bottom-line outcomes (environmental, social, financial).

Collaborate on participatory action research projects aligning with the company’s storytelling approach to amplify community narratives.

Giddy, 2020 - 2021

Content marketing writer
Wrote articles demystifying LGBTQIA+ topics, including transgender healthcare, gender expression, and inclusive relationship dynamics.

Produced educational guides like “A Cis Person’s Guide to Gender Identity” and “Safe Sex Kits 101,” fostering accessible dialogue around queer and trans experiences.

Amplified underrepresented voices in sexual health through intersectional, research-backed storytelling.

Contently, 2017 - 2022

Content marketing writer
Avocados from Mexico: Authored SEO-driven lifestyle, health, and nutrition content to elevate brand visibility in competitive consumer markets.

Marriott: Produced engaging travel guides highlighting cultural and logistical insights for Mexico-based destinations, supporting tourism marketing goals.

The Freelancer: Contributed thought leadership on inclusive language related to pronoun use best practices for trans representation in media.

Lonely Planet, 2017 - 2019

Local Expert | Web & Print Writer
Served as Oaxaca’s primary local expert, creating 50+ points of interest (writing and photos) covering cultural, culinary, and historical locations across the state.

Published numerous web articles, and two print features in the Global Distillery Tour book, blending immersive storytelling with practical travel insights.

Enhanced destination appeal through visually rich, detail-oriented content used by international travelers and guidebook audiences.

Yahoo! Canada, 2015 - 2016

News Writer
Reported on justice, identity, and lifestyle topics, driving awareness of grassroots initiatives. 

Covered breaking news and human-interest stories, blending advocacy with journalistic rigor.