- Lead the organization’s legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels.- Promote recommended standards of practice for service coordinators and provide technical assistance and training on service coordination fundamentals and policies. - Collaborate with research institutions to support further study of service coordination and affordable housing. - Engage service coordinators and affordable housing providers in grassroots advocacy.

Led all print and online content related to the operation of EnVision Proven Success, a non-profit organization providing knowledge and resources that empower women to improve their quality of life. It’s anchored by an annual 40-page magazine that includes a resource guide, interviews with community partners and stories of women who’ve overcome obstacles and are now serving their communities. As the volunteer editor, I oversaw the entire magazine from start to finish, coordinating photography… Show more Led all print and online content related to the operation of EnVision Proven Success, a non-profit organization providing knowledge and resources that empower women to improve their quality of life. It’s anchored by an annual 40-page magazine that includes a resource guide, interviews with community partners and stories of women who’ve overcome obstacles and are now serving their communities. As the volunteer editor, I oversaw the entire magazine from start to finish, coordinating photography, design, printing and freelance writers in addition to supplying copy that’s geared at both prospective EPS clients as well as donors. Also created content for the organization website, email listservs and sponsorship communications. Show less

Cultivated long- and short-term story leads through research and relationships with key education stakeholders, including the Department of Higher Education, Board of Regents, institutions and membership organizations. I’ve extensively covered the legislature’s push for affordable higher education, capitalizing on institution research and reducing time to degree through programs like College Credit Plus. I typically wrote 10-12 stories per week and published the daily Gongwer Ohio Report for… Show more Cultivated long- and short-term story leads through research and relationships with key education stakeholders, including the Department of Higher Education, Board of Regents, institutions and membership organizations. I’ve extensively covered the legislature’s push for affordable higher education, capitalizing on institution research and reducing time to degree through programs like College Credit Plus. I typically wrote 10-12 stories per week and published the daily Gongwer Ohio Report for subscribers. During the 132nd General Assembly, I served as a board member of the Ohio Legislative Correspondent's Association (OLCA), which ensures only legitimate reporters are granted floor privileges in the House of Representatives and Senate. OLCA also acts as a watchdog to preserve the rights of the public and press to access government records and meetings. Show less

Served as the sole reporter covering one of the fastest-growing counties in the country and producing content for ThisWeek Delaware and ThisWeek Olentangy Valley News. Typically wrote 10-12 stories per week.

Pitched and wrote various feature stories for CityScene magazine and related niche publications. Was recognized by the Press Club of Cleveland with an Ohio Excellence in Journalism award in 2014 for medical and health writing in a CityScene Media Group publication.

Served as the senior writer on staff, producing the weekly cover story. In this role I covered the 2012 Presidential Election as part of the White House Press Pool and reported heavily on Columbus City Schools and Columbus City Council. Also worked closely with designers, photographers and copywriters to bring the weekly paper to print. Other duties included updating the newspaper website, posting to The Other Paper social media pages and attending reader events.

Wrote 8-12 stories per week for three different weekly newspapers: Olentangy Valley News, Upper Arlington News and New Albany News. My beats included Powell City, Liberty Township and Upper Arlington and New Albany schools. My work for Upper Arlington news was recognized with a Society of Professional Journalists award for Best Education Issues Reporting: K-12.

Marketed the Blue Jackets Foundation via social media. This included writing stories for the Web, posting to Facebook, updating Twitter, shooting and producing video, taking and editing photos and covering events.

Reported on and wrote stories for the Life and Arts, Home and Garden and Food sections; presented story ideas and met varying deadlines.

Began as a news intern working full time. I produced more than 50 stories during my four-month internship. Following my time as an intern, I worked as a sports features correspondent in charge of writing a weekly B1 feature story and covering high school athletic events. I also covered Brimfield Township as a municipal stringer.

Served as a writer and editor for the university's daily print newspaper. In my role as the paper's politics reporter, I extensively covered the 2008 Presidential Election and was republished in Politico for my reporting on President Obama's first 100 days in office. I also extensively covered ongoing efforts related to the May 4, 1970 shootings on campus and anchored the team that published an annual May 4 commemoration special edition of the newspaper. As Features Editor, I led a team of… Show more Served as a writer and editor for the university's daily print newspaper. In my role as the paper's politics reporter, I extensively covered the 2008 Presidential Election and was republished in Politico for my reporting on President Obama's first 100 days in office. I also extensively covered ongoing efforts related to the May 4, 1970 shootings on campus and anchored the team that published an annual May 4 commemoration special edition of the newspaper. As Features Editor, I led a team of reporters and oversaw the newsroom's publication of the paper each week. Show less