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New York, New York, United States

As The Drum's US associate editor, I manage day-to-day coverage of the US market and work alongside EMEA, APAC and global editors to shape editorial strategy across the publication. Outside of these responsibilities, I lead The Drum's coverage on platforms, media, adtech, tech policy and data privacy. I also write, manage and ship a weekly media briefing.

New York, New York, United States

I led coverage on big tech, media and the information economy, helping to shape editorial strategy and coverage plans for this beat. I pitched and produced 2-6 stories weekly – primarily analysis, features, scoops and occasionally breaking news. Additionally, I wrote and shipped a weekly media briefing newsletter to 35k+ subscribers.

New York, New York, United States

As one of the first hires on The Drum's growing US editorial team, I covered developments in the US market, with a special focus on platforms, adtech and data privacy. I produced a wide variety of stories, including scoops, breaking news and analysis.

New York, New York

Managed a team of agency writers and researchers, leading key editorial functions to generate, edit and deliver thought leadership articles, newsletters, case studies, white papers, press releases, sales collateral and more. With a book of 5-10 clients at any given time, I pitched, wrote and edited high-traffic business, tech and thought leadership content.

New York, New York

I wrote and delivered 5-10 research-driven and SEO-informed articles per week. I regularly pitched and placed articles in notable publications including Forbes, Inc., Becker's Hospital Review, Training Magazine and Pharma Manufacturing.During my tenure as an associate, I served as an account manager for 4-7 clients at any given time. In this role, I led.

Greater New York City Area

Provided writing, editing and marketing advisory services for brands, primarily in the technology and information spaces. Much of my work entailed ghostwriting executive thought leadership bylines and conducting audits on organic content, site copy, brand guidelines and pitch decks. I also advised on SEO strategy for a handful of brands in the SF Bay Area.

Shizuoka, Japan

Taught students ages ~2-60+ of all levels of proficiency, using tailored language lesson plans focused on literacy, writing and conversational English.

San Francisco Bay Area

Commissioned and edited weekly features for the national women's interest magazine.Developed editorial strategy, led brainstorming sessions and managed content calendar.

San Francisco Bay Area

Pitched and wrote two to four features per month on topics ranging from recreation in the SF Bay Area to campus lifestyle.

San Francisco Bay Area

Headed PR and social media strategy.

San Francisco Bay Area

Contributed regular op-eds for the online publication.

San Francisco Bay Area

Reviewed and edited nonfiction submissions for Santa Clara's literary magazine. Worked alongside other editors to evaluate work and provide feedback and suggested edits to writers.

Houston, Texas Area

Wrote and edited corporate blog posts, newsletters and web copy. Collaborated with design and branding teams to develop new brand messaging guidelines.Led communications for philanthropy events in the greater Houston area.Managed CRM data and corporate contacts.

Master'S Degree, Creative Writing, First-Class Honors

- Dissertation in fiction writing supplemented by critical commentary on form - First year creative and critical projects in poetry.

Bachelor’S Degree, Double Major In Philosophy And English (Latter With Focus In Creative Writing), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Her Campus Santa Clara; The Santa Clara Review; Loyola Leadership Council; CLC Executive Council; Intramural.

Literature, Art, Anthropology

Education record