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An experienced writer and editor of more than 300 scientific manuscripts, dozens of grant proposals (totaling >$1 billion), annual reports, reports, white papers, features/profiles, patient education materials, CME/CNE resources. National speaker on AI and science communications. Expert in plain language and inclusive language. Proficient in AP, APA, AMA, and Chicago Manual of Style. Attention to DEI. Partial client list: the Society for Neuroscience, National Postdoctoral Association, Bloomberg Philanthropies, National Environmental Health Association, Seattle Children's Research Institute, and universities (National Taiwan University, SUNY, CO, KS, MO, UT, WA.

Mentoring 12 undergraduate & graduate students, postdocs and others who are interested in science writing. Provide expert guidance and editing to shape an article and identify where to get it published.

Denver, Co, Us

I have edited more than 350 scientific manuscripts as the sole copy editor for this journal. I edit and fact-check text, references, associated tables, figures, photos, and footnotes according to APA Style guidelines and in-house guidelines. Work directly with managing editor.

Denver, Co, Us

Provided hot meals and treats to >75,000 frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception March 13, 2020, we have worked with 160+ local restaurants and businesses to get food to more than 150 sites in and around Seattle. We've delivered food and drinks to more than 75,000 frontline workers at sites such as UW Virology, UW Medical Center, Swedish Hospital, International Community Health Services (nonprofit safety-net medical clinic in the International District), Asian Counseling and Referral Service, fire stations and other sites with essential workers. Media coverage includes The Seattle Times (Seattle Sketcher and David Horsey cartoon), Seattle Met magazine, Mother Jones, High Country News, CrossCut, Timmerman Report, UW Daily, India Times, Trinity University and University of Kansas alumni magazines.

*Recipient, Diane McGurgan Service Award, 2022*Host a twice-monthly 1-hr ZOOM chat for freelancers (U.S. and abroad)*One of three members who started a group for Writing for K-12 Students Authored article for Science Writers magazine, "Science Writing for K–12 Students Techniques, Tips, and Tools for a Tough Audience"*Post and moderate listserv for freelancers

Organized 16 science events for the public and other professionals including a book launch party for >100 attendees; 2 in-person board meetings and member get-togethers with catering and presentations; panels on writing a nonfiction book, using humor to fight misinformation, and statistics in healthcare reporting. Ran board meetings, fundraised, and strengthened connections with research organizations and science communications groups in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.

Led a scientific and medical communications team for this strategic communications firm that provides science storytelling, branding and marketing expertise. Worked with biotech and pharmaceutical company clients on scientific manuscripts, national ad campaign copy, social media strategy, white papers, patient education materials, clinician brochures, website copy, national conference exhibits, and more.

I managed personnel and ran the day-to-day operations of the SCC, a 370-member nonprofit organization of physicians and other professionals dedicated to research and education about cannabis for medical use. I worked directly with an 11-person board. In less than 1 year, I increased membership by 28%, adding 144 members in 6 months. I handled the Twitter account and increased followers by 22%, adding more than 800 followers in 8 months.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Strategic thinker tasked with all communications pieces, print and online, to promote largest pediatric bioethics center in the U.S. I worked directly with the director, juggling multiple time-sensitive projects. Solely responsible for annual report shared with leadership at Seattle Children's. Conceptualized 12-page Year in Review as an easy-to-read, truncated annual report that includes a 2-page feature I wrote each year spotlighting a research project. Research team member for "The Ethics of Attitudes about Research on Medical Practices"​ project with Stanford University; author of peer-reviewed publications in The Annals of Internal Medicine and other journals. Series editor for "Challenging Cases in Research Ethics" for the American Journal of Bioethics (AJOB). Reviewed and research informed consent forms and processes.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Key member of small group involved with strategic planning for Seattle Children's Research Studies & Clinical Trials Web hub. Main writer for content for this website at appropriate language levels for the general public. Edited all content. Also wrote profiles of clinical researchers and staff for the CCTR website and newsletter.

Wrote 1,000-word articles spotlighting a University of Washington researcher each month for the CHDD Outlook newsletter.

*Chair of Sponsorship committee responsible for securing funding for conference. Secured more than 50% of solicited sponsorship funds. *Chair of Finance committee tasked with projections for revenue and spending, responsible for paying all invoices and reconciling monies in and out. Lead volunteer for kick-off event preceding conference. *Planned and supervised a networking mixer for 100+ people with catering and hosted bar. Gave welcome speech. *Involved in all aspects of planning conference for 176 attendees, including 29 speakers in 2 tracks for 8 hours of programming; 11 sponsors; and 10 scholarship recipients. *Wrote final report to National Association of Science Writers.

Most recently, wrote article about the University of Kansas Alumni Chemistry Symposium in honor of Ralph "Buzz" Adams (May 2017).

Seattle, Wa, Us

•Managed pediatric research bioethics consultation service of five bioethics experts. First point of contact for requestors, and involved in all aspects of the consultation: participated in consult, drafted report with recommendations, invoiced requestor if appropriate, followed up with evaluation, and submitted reports to Seattle Children’s and national databases.•Implemented process improvements to standardize paperwork related to consults. Created marketing pieces to increase awareness of the research bioethics consultation service.•Series managing editor of case summaries and commentaries submitted to The American Journal of Bioethics (AJOB) for twice yearly. Liaised with editors of leading peer-reviewed journals in the field of bioethics and pediatrics. Project manager with attention to timelines and deadlines. •Attended national annual conferences on bioethics. Active on social media to engage colleagues and the public on hot topics in bioethics. Liaised with local science reporters to raise awareness of story opportunities.•Managed national Clinical Research Ethics work groups as part of a research project funded by a Clinical Science Translational Award (CTSA). •Founding member who helped create a collaborative, national network of research ethics consultants. Co-wrote business plan and letter of intent to federal agency. Created content and built website.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Lead writer for 2012 Annual Research Report, a 170-page print publication that profiles all the surgeons who conduct significant research at the University of Washington. Interviewed 10 surgeons to create overview of research domains (for example, Simulation Training, Vascular Research, Burn and Inflammation). Create content for Department of Surgery website for internal and external audiences. Review and update content, advise on layout and graphics.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Performed post-production alpha and usability testing on an online course for prescribing providers that satisfies the FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for opioids. Identified problems and made suggestions as to how to fix issues. Applied government usability guidelines and best practices in instructional design. Checked all elements on every page, including technical and programming features; structure, flow and order of pages; and read content and make editorial corrections. Created tracking sheets in Excel and Word for technical and content issues, prioritizing fixes for web development team. Tested on multiple browsers on Apple and PC computers.

Seattle, Wa, Us

First member of an advisory board to explore business opportunities within healthcare for a growing software simulation company.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I edited all of the content pieces and wrote much of the content for an interactive website for the National Children’s Study. This website will help research participants indicate their preferences for which categories of genetic testing results they want to see.o Ensured consistent and appropriate language level as measured by Flesch-Kincaid readability testso Collaborated directly with technical development team to ensure government usability guidelines are met for text and graphical elements of websiteo Liaised with designers to align graphics, animations, and medical illustrations with contento Assisted with grant applications, manuscript preparation and institutional review board applications

Seattle, Wa, Us

Contributed content to a website for Vietnamese families about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and how it can prevent cervical cancer. Edited all content for language level (7th grade target) and cultural appropriateness. Collaborated with web developers and graphic designers. Entire website was completed in two months. Working with UW Center for Commercialization on IP issues. Researching funding sources to continue development of this educational resource.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I updated the online training materials related to integrated mental healthcare services within primary care. I also helped create a curriculum for a certificate course that will be offered through UW Professional & Continuing Education for nurses, social workers, and psychologists to become certified as a care manager in integrated mental health.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Oversee all aspects of content development for medical education resources, which are licensed through the Univ. of Washington Office of Technology Transfer. Nearing completion on resources on Pediatric Sedation.Currently there is one title available, "Spirometry Fundamentals," a CD of how to properly coach and interpret testing of lung function. This is important in the clinical diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Seattle, Wa, Us

Helped created content for online interactive training resource for nurses called Collaborative Opioid Prescribing Education (COPE) and assist with pilot and usability testing. Handled IBR and Human Subjects paper, assisted with grant applications. Helped cast actors and direct video shoots for scenes for resource.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Patient Care and Clinical Research Coordinator for several clinical trials for patients with brain tumors. Screened patients for clinical trials, maintained clinical records, entered data such as lab values in study databases, participated in tumor board meetings, and coordinated patient participation in medical research studies. HIPAA certified and credentialed in patient care coordination by the University of Washington Medical Center.

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Edited and reworked content for provide of online training courses for the life sciences. Responsible for content of courses on bipolar disorder, atrial fibrillation, overactive bladder, and major depressive disorder. (www.geneed.com/g2/about/experts.php)

Seattle, Wa, Us

Authored more than 200 articles on current events in neuroscience, neurological disorders, and how drugs affect the nervous system. Also created games, quizzes and items for the e-newsletter, which has more than 8,800 subscribers. Web site was named one of top five science Web sites for kids in Oct. 2004 by Scientific American. (faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html)

San Francisco, California, Us

• Selected as one of two students accepted for competitive NIH Research Training Program• Thesis project mapping forebrain development based on genetic markers using in-situ hybridization

M.S., Neuroscience (Degree In Biochemistry)

Bs, Organismal Biology

Intensive Study In Business And Language, Japanese, Business And Culture

Transferred, Biology, Russian

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organismal Biology

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