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Hampton, Va, Us

Virginia, United States

Investigate and research topics related to healthcare, science and environment. Awarded 1st place in 2023 Virginia Press Awards for investigative reporting; health, science and environment reporting; and 2nd place in feature series/continuing story.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide quantitative digital strategy, unique reporting, newsletter and blog content creation, editing, and social media services for 10 recurring clients; organized 2 innovative virtual events, including newsletter and social media support, technology selection and training, and practice sessions; wrote 5 independently researched and reported newspaper articles on topics including the 1619 Project, university initiatives, and the history of academic desegregation.

Remote

Selected and framed 70+ articles delivering 500k+ page views in two months, more than 150% of original goal, during 15-week audience development contract with Quartz Media; provided headline, story, and social media framing and workshopping to award-winning journalists; selected evergreen articles for recirculation; and developed related strategy.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Led outreach to promote the safety of American travelers; delivered student visa presentations; and represented the United States at receptions and official events. Assisted American citizens with travel emergencies; maintained in-depth knowledge of U.S. visa laws; and combated fraud.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Served in this role at both The Free Lance-Star & The News & Advance. Researched and wrote about national and local trends in 17 K-12 school districts, two community colleges and five colleges and universities. Topics include the school-to-prison pipeline, the impact of school issues on general elections, and the relationship between school funding and test scores. Consistently cast a wider-than-typical net to conduct independent data analysis and research to dig into what stakeholders think… Show more Served in this role at both The Free Lance-Star & The News & Advance. Researched and wrote about national and local trends in 17 K-12 school districts, two community colleges and five colleges and universities. Topics include the school-to-prison pipeline, the impact of school issues on general elections, and the relationship between school funding and test scores. Consistently cast a wider-than-typical net to conduct independent data analysis and research to dig into what stakeholders think K-12 education is and should be, while meeting daily deadlines. Developed stories including how race and poverty affect opportunities in city schools; how county politics drag out decisions over decades; and the variety of strategies used to cope with increased state and federal rigor during the economic crisis – and how they’re paying off. Show less

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Taught over 100 students and up to 20 hours per week (intercultural and business communication, philosophy, English; created digital system for streamlined organization and access to important documents; led five professional development workshops; served on various committees.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Coordinated app development of Kazakh-English dictionary app; implemented civic engagement projects; organized events for visiting officials; contributed research and writing to cables, reports, talking points, and other materials used to further U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Launched e-newsletter coordinated in three languages and negotiated 60 percent discount in associated cost; conducted digital and other communications needs assessments through department partnerships; planned various media campaigns; managed website updates; edited English materials.

Kazakhstan

-Taught English to 300 students in vocational programs, focusing on English-Russian interpreter students, at two colleges; launched English clubs in journalism, speech and debate, and film; assisted with three summer programs; emphasized critical thinking and communication skills-Led teacher trainings in lesson planning, classroom management, and discovery and use of new resources; introduced positive reinforcement techniques and more consistent evaluation standards; created curriculum and… Show more -Taught English to 300 students in vocational programs, focusing on English-Russian interpreter students, at two colleges; launched English clubs in journalism, speech and debate, and film; assisted with three summer programs; emphasized critical thinking and communication skills-Led teacher trainings in lesson planning, classroom management, and discovery and use of new resources; introduced positive reinforcement techniques and more consistent evaluation standards; created curriculum and materials; significantly increased focus on career preparation Show less

West Chester, Pa

Positions held: Reporter, Assistant News Editor, Intern Supervisor-Launched new internship program and wrote curriculum; selected interns through interview process; led roundtables, explored career development, and invited industry speakers; developed Excel protocol to manage intern assignments-Applied editorial judgment in revising and clearing incoming articles for style and accuracy; performed successfully under constant deadline pressure; loaded articles and breaking news… Show more Positions held: Reporter, Assistant News Editor, Intern Supervisor-Launched new internship program and wrote curriculum; selected interns through interview process; led roundtables, explored career development, and invited industry speakers; developed Excel protocol to manage intern assignments-Applied editorial judgment in revising and clearing incoming articles for style and accuracy; performed successfully under constant deadline pressure; loaded articles and breaking news updates in content management system (CMS) and social media; wrote two editorials and column each week-Researched and wrote articles on city with serious economic and criminal issues; interviewed officials and residents; translated complicated policy, legal, and health topics for lay audience; addressed challenging attitude toward media; responded to breaking weekend news as sole reporting staff Show less

Master Of Arts, Applied Ethics - Philosophy

Ba, Philosophy, English Literature