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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.

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.

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.

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.

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