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New York, New York

News,feature, and web writer specializing in science, health, and environmental topics. In addition, I write and edit for higher education institutions, hospitals, and other nonprofits. My work includes annual reports, op-eds and columns, fundraising appeals, and prospective student and patient marketing content. My clients include the American Heart Association, Stony Brook University, Baruch College, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Maimonides Medical Center, the American Thoracic Society, Dance for Parkinson's Disease, the CUNY School of Professional Studies, and Legal Services NYC.My writing has been published in the New York Times, Reuters, Inside Climate News, the San Diego Union-Tribune, Baruch Alumni Magazine, and Living Green Magazine.

New York, New York

Directed communications and marketing for the world’s leading respiratory medicine association. Awarded presidential commendations in 2009 and 2011 for “embracing new initiatives and creatively and effectively communicating” the Society’s mission.Increased media coverage of the society’s journals and conference by 400 percent. Wrote and published op-ed pieces and letters to the editor by leadership on advocacy issues. Led first integrated marketing campaign using web, email, print, and social media communications for society’s annual international conference, producing record number of paid attendees. Initiated program with 28 scientific journals that has resulted in $300,000 in free advertising for the society’s conference..Served as managing editor of a book on respiratory diseases published in 2010. Wrote proposal that led the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to co-sponsor the book

New York, New York

Wrote speeches, articles, and other internal and external communications for the president. Lobbied city, state, and federal officials. In 2004-05 lobbied City Council successfully for $1.35 million in discretionary funding. Wrote proposals to the university that won funding for eight new college faculty positions in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and health policy. Positioned the president as an expert on corporate governance, resulting in interviews with CNBC, Business Week, Bloomberg, Reuters, Washington Post, and the New York Times.

Brooklyn, New York

Directed all aspects of public affairs for major academic medical center, including media relations, publications, community relations, advertising, and executive communications.Identified opportunities for the president to speak to civic, health, and business leaders and prepared presentations on health disparities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology.Published a series of “Report Cards on Brooklyn’s Health” that increased the center’s visibility among politicians, served as a resource for health organizations, and resulted in media coverage..Revamped center’s magazine and expanded employee newsletter. Created new publications, including a guide to community services, an institutional overview, and a case statement for giving.Led task force on institutional branding, resulting in a new logo.

Urban Development Corp. (Now Empire State Development Corp.)

Directed communications campaign for what was the most expensive urban renewal project ever planned. Placed major stories on theater restoration, public transportation improvements, and economic benefits of the project in the metropolitan media.

Ma, Liberal Studies W/ International Concentration

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Student Newspaper