As the Policy Communications Manager, I wrote, edited, and publicized Engine’s statements, blog posts, op-eds, and other written materials.

I covered congressional hearings, interviewed lawmakers and wrote in-depth, data-driven pieces on nationally significant issues relating to technology and cybersecurity.

Aggregated polling data and disseminated it to the RCP audience alongside the polling editor.

Dow Jones News Fund Copy Editing intern with a residency in Denver, CO at The Denver Post. I wrote headlines, subheads and cutlines, and edited stories to size for online and print under deadline.I also crafted and pitched a feature story article idea about public lands in Colorado to coincide with the National Park Service’s centennial celebration. I interviewed former U.S. Sens. Wayne Allard, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Mark Udall, and former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Interior… Show more Dow Jones News Fund Copy Editing intern with a residency in Denver, CO at The Denver Post. I wrote headlines, subheads and cutlines, and edited stories to size for online and print under deadline.I also crafted and pitched a feature story article idea about public lands in Colorado to coincide with the National Park Service’s centennial celebration. I interviewed former U.S. Sens. Wayne Allard, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Mark Udall, and former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar for the piece, which focuses on the former senators’ perspectives on the importance of land preservation, the use of the Antiquities Act and proposals to cede federal lands to state control. The article was The Denver Post’s August 26, 2016 cover story.http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/25/colorado-national-parks-service-centennial/ Show less

Received an American University Dean’s Internship with The Durango Herald to serve as their Capitol Hill reporter, based in the District. I localized national policy issues for the newspaper’s readers in southwestern Colorado, including coverage of public land issues and the continued fallout from the 2015 Gold King Mine spill. After receiving senate press credentials, I attended committee hearings, met with officials and interviewed members of Colorado’s congressional delegation on the… Show more Received an American University Dean’s Internship with The Durango Herald to serve as their Capitol Hill reporter, based in the District. I localized national policy issues for the newspaper’s readers in southwestern Colorado, including coverage of public land issues and the continued fallout from the 2015 Gold King Mine spill. After receiving senate press credentials, I attended committee hearings, met with officials and interviewed members of Colorado’s congressional delegation on the Hill for original stories. Although the internship was only supposed to last for the fall 2015 semester, I was extended through the summer and ultimately wrote almost 60 articles for the newspaper.In conjunction with The Durango Herald's local and state reporters, I also interviewed U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, as well as Rep. Scott Tipton, for a special six-month anniversary feature on the aftermath of the Gold King Mine spill: https://durangoherald.com/goldkingWhile at AU, I had the opportunity to participate in a weeklong on-the-ground reporting trip to New Hampshire to cover the 2016 presidential primaries through a special presidential primaries course. I followed candidates around the state and attended rallies, campaign stops and meet-and-greets to write original articles and help create a video documentary about the primary. I wrote several articles for The Durango Herald while I was in the state, including one about a Super Bowl-themed campaign event Carly Fiorina held on the day of the game: https://durangoherald.com/articles/101266-in-n-h-fiorina-campaign-mixed-politics-with-a-big-game-party Show less

Provided editorial assistant support for the bimonthly AAUP magazine, Academe, including drafting copy, correspondence with authors, promoting articles through social media and proofreading. Served as the assistant editor of the annual AAUP Journal of Academic Freedom, including proofreading, correspondence with authors and setting up the layout of the electronic journal. Wrote blog posts and articles for the AAUP’s websites and publications. Maintained the AAUP’s Facebook and Twitter pages, as… Show more Provided editorial assistant support for the bimonthly AAUP magazine, Academe, including drafting copy, correspondence with authors, promoting articles through social media and proofreading. Served as the assistant editor of the annual AAUP Journal of Academic Freedom, including proofreading, correspondence with authors and setting up the layout of the electronic journal. Wrote blog posts and articles for the AAUP’s websites and publications. Maintained the AAUP’s Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as updating and maintaining the association’s websites. Show less

Wrote more than 100 articles for NEA publications, including neatoday.org, This Active Life magazine, Tomorrow’s Teachers magazine and NEA Today magazine. Conducted interviews and compiled research to create online classroom management articles for educators. Content, line and copy edited articles and manuscripts. Provided pre- and post-press support for the production team, including slating articles, content development, cover and layout design input, acquiring photos and proofreading.