Anne Wright Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Alexandria, VA

Write and edit external communications for Aptive's corporate marketing division, including web content, feature articles, guest articles, case studies and executive communications.

Alexandria, VA

Provided writing and editing support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including internal communications, web content, newsletters, blogs and reports.

Falls Church, VA

• Provide reporting, writing and substantive, developmental and copy editing services to public- and private-sector clients, including AARP and other national associations and nonprofits; the Department of Health and.
• Write and edit web content, newsletters, magazine articles, training materials… Show more Provide reporting, writing and substantive, developmental and copy editing services to public- and private-sector clients.
• Write and edit web content, newsletters, magazine articles, training materials, talking points, press releases, marketing collateral, abstracts and other materials
• Tailor information for target audiences, including consumers, older adults, Veterans, caregivers, health care professionals, policy makers and program planners
• Write in plain language
• Cultivate contacts and prioritize multiple projectsIndependent Writer/Editor (2008 – 2012) Provided writing and editing support on federal contracts for several small businesses

Gaithersburg, MD

• Provided plain-language editing and writing expertise to clients including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency
• Developed web content, e-newsletters, blogs and social media
• Wrote and edited press releases, feature articles, news briefs and promotional content
• Edited social media content, client reports and other communications products
• Updated and managed intranet for the NIH… Show more Provided plain-language editing and writing expertise to clients including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• Updated and managed intranet for the NIH Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, NIH Office of the Director

Chantilly, VA

• Supported internal and external communications functions for large government contractor
• Assumed complete responsibility for producing quarterly magazine distributed to more than 4,000 employees
• Wrote and edited biweekly manager and employee newsletters
• Developed Internet and intranet content, including news and feature articles, FAQs and marketing materials
• Developed CEO and executive communications to managers and employees
• Edited corporate collateral and ensured… Show more Supported internal and external communications functions for large government contractor

Mclean, VA

• Circle Solutions, Inc., McLean, VA, 2006 – 2008Senior Writer/EditorSupported National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Office of Communications and Public Liaison
• Developed content for the NIDDK website, national health education campaigns and Information Clearinghouses’ five newsletters, translating scientific research into comprehensible news copy for health professionals and.
• Covered scientific meetings and… Show more Circle Solutions, Inc., McLean, VA, 2006 – 2008Senior Writer/EditorSupported National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Office of Communications.
• Covered scientific meetings and conferences at the NIH and prepared meeting summaries and newsletter articles
• Contributed to the NIH Record, the NIH biweekly employee newsletter
• Prepared articles for the North American Précis Syndicate newswire

Washington, D.C.

• Writer Consultant (1994 – 2006)Provided writing and editing support to a variety of AARP programs, departments and campaigns, including the 50+ Physical Activity Campaign with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the.
• Developed web content, newsletters, training guides, brochures, reports and pamphlets for AARP’s national health initiatives
• Conceived and developed content, including… Show more Writer Consultant (1994 – 2006)Provided writing and editing support to a variety of AARP programs, departments and campaigns, including the 50+ Physical Activity.
• Conceived and developed content, including articles on mental health, nutrition, healthy aging and caregiving, for award-winning website
• Responded to media, consumer and professional requests for health informationHealth Policy Analyst (1992 – 1994)Served as health team member in AARP’s Public Policy Institute
• Conducted research, analyzed legislation, wrote reports and provided technical assistance on health promotion, disease prevention and state health reform issues Show less

Washington, D.C.

Associate Director, State Issues Forum (1989 – 1992)Oversaw operation of information clearinghouse on state health issues; launched newsletter and monograph series and wrote issue briefs and press releases News Editor (1987–1989)Wrote and edited health care news and feature stories for weekly trade newspaper and contributed to association’s two monthly.