Bill Killorn is the Executive Director of Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), Canada’s leading media development organization. He joined JHR in March 2020 as Deputy Director, where he played a pivotal role in steering the organization through a period of rapid transformation. Under his leadership, JHR built the infrastructure necessary to triple its annual operating budget, double its staff, and expand its global footprint.

In August 2023, Killorn was appointed Interim Executive Director while the then-Executive Director, Rachel Pulfer, pursued the Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University. Upon her return in August 2024, she transitioned to the role of President, and Killorn was named the new Executive Director.

Before joining JHR, Killorn served as Executive Director of Issues Management & Legislative Affairs to the Premier of Ontario and as a Senior Manager of Issues Management & Media Relations for Rogers Communications.