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Shaping content for a handful of all-star organizations working to advance a clean and equitable energy transition.

Online

I'm honored to support the YCC editorial team in editing feature contributions from our expert freelance writers. And as a long-time regular contributor for Yale Climate Connections, I also write feature articles focused on the human side of climate change (aka all of it) for the website. In the early days, I also wrote a bunch of radio scripts for our radio series, which airs daily on ~700 public, university & community radio stations across the country.

Online

A range of freelance projects include working as part of a four-person writing team to create the activist handbook in Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel" book, and wordsmithing for CurrentCast, a website and audio program focused on clean water issues.Since 2012 I've also supported the incredible communications experts at Akrete, an award-winning, national public relations, content development and marketing firm. There I help develop a mix of engaging, research-driven content including thought leadership blogs, web copy, video scripts, internal comms plans, and clicky ad messaging for print and digital media.

Chicago, Il

Managed editorial content for nonprofit organization that partners with scientists to bust myths about the environment. Maintained editorial calendar, serving as final editor on all feature articles and guiding editorial committee, graphics, and CMS management. Oversaw organizational communications, including social media, newsletter updates, and institutional partner relationships. Edited educational curriculum for use in K-12 schools. Served as co-producer for our monthly segment on Chicago Public Media's Worldview program.

Chicago, Il

Pitched and composed monthly feature articles for print publication, including several cover stories. Topics I've pitched, sought out and conducted interviews for, and written include: socially responsible investing, holistic pet care, Chicago education initiatives, and green fashion.

Chicago, Il

Developed and posted daily online content for this lifestyle website, delivering daily articles, photos and video on the Chicago entertainment scene.

Chicago, Il

Write blog, edit contributions, and manage WordPress admin for a website devoted to making family mealtime healthy and fun.

Chicago, Il

Edited all content, managing strategy and delivery for Chicago Edition of a healthy living e-publication, increasing readership from 8,000 to 21,000 in 1 year. Scouted and wrote timely local articles and national features, covering Chicago shopping, food/drink, and travel for daily publication. Supervised entire writing process, assigning freelancers, developing story concepts, editing to voice/style, copyediting, fact-checking, and uploading to CMS. (Hired as Editor in Aug. 2008 after 8 months as a freelance contributing writer.)

Chicago, Il

Write unique, persuasive, Search Engine Optimized (SEO) web content for company clients across various sectors, from financial consulting companies to health-related nonprofits.

Chicago

Edited YA novel

Chicago, Il

Edited, wrote, and project managed publications for marketing, fundraising, and recruitment materials, including an annual dean's report, newsletters, and programs. Worked with designers and vendors to complete projects on budget with tight deadlines. Strategized publication topics and presentation with law school faculty.

Chicago, Il

Supervised editorial program, overseeing department editors, copy editor, and interns for monthly print and online magazine. Developed themes, generated content, and maintained Chicago Manual style, covering topics like style, health, community, and family. Collaborated with designer to maintain unified look in each issue, and conducted final proofing on print runs.

Chicago, Il

Wrote copy for and edited all company materials, from brochures and ads to in-depth proposals to proprietor's speeches and press releases.

Santa Monica, Ca

Researched, wrote, and presented targeted grant proposals for the nonprofit, raising $30,000 for a children's music camp and organizational operating budget.

Los Angeles, Ca

Writing clients included Variety Magazine. Production work included assisting the art department on historical documentaries such as The History of Hell for the History Channel.

Various Locations Around California

Managed recruitment, raised funds, and led trainings in an environmental canvass office. Shaped campaign messaging for large-scale event fundraising. Conducted media and coalition group outreach to generate interest for press conferences.

Los Angeles, Ca

Managed editorial content for a startup website featuring streaming video. Wrote film reviews and recaps of classic and foreign language films, and recruited freelancers to assist in the effort. Handled dialog between web design and content team and administrative personnel.

Bachelor'S Degree, Creative Writing

Study Abroad, English

Education record