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Petersham, Ma, Us

Petersham, Ma, Us

As a News Writer for Tasting Table, I create engaging and informative articles that bring culinary trends, expert tips, and foodie culture to life. Whether it's uncovering the little-known history of your favorite dish or teaching a new technique in the kitchen, I aim to inform and inspire Tasting Table's global audience of 18 million monthly readers with every piece. My Tasting Table articles have been syndicated through Yahoo! Life and Yahoo! Finance in four countries.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Leads social media content creation for the Massachusetts Daily Collegian’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) pages, reaching a collective audience of over 15,000 followers. Oversaw a 25% growth in Instagram followers within one year by devising innovative engagement strategies that resonate with the UMass community and amplify student voices. Manages a team of Social Media Assistants through weekly meetings, fostering collaboration when marketing and promoting journalistic articles, print special-edition magazines, and multimedia content. Contributes to brand-building and marketing initiatives, driving the Collegian’s online presence and brand identity forward.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Staff Writer for New England's oldest and largest student-run newspaper with published articles in the Arts & Living, News, and Opinion & Editorial sections. Researches and reports on a wide variety of topics at both the university and national level. Publishes stories quickly and effectively, meeting tight deadlines for submission. Conducts interviews with members of the community to highlight diverse perspectives. Strictly follows AP Stylebook grammar guidelines to compose accessible pieces of journalism. Works with a team of incredible student journalists to curate and support stories regarding student life on the UMass Amherst campus.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Curates social media content for the Massachusetts Daily Collegian’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), reaching a collective audience of over 15,000 followers. Devises innovative strategies to engage the UMass community and amplify student voices. Collaborates with other social media editors to market and promote journalistic articles, print-form special-edition magazines, and multimedia content. Contributes to brand-building and marketing initiatives, expanding the Collegian’s online presence and identity.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Serves as a student leader in the journalism department. Holds weekly drop-in advising hours to assist with student needs, including assisting with course registration, general education course selections, feedback on resumes, internships, scholarships, and campus media opportunities. Creates digital and print content to educate students about the major and various opportunities. Plans and hosts events for journalism majors, representing the department at open houses and admitted student days. Participates in weekly staff meetings with other peers and advisors.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

As a Teaching Assistant for a First-Year Seminar at UMass Amherst, I supported 19 first-year students adjust to collegiate life during the Fall 2024 semester. My responsibilities included delivering lectures, facilitating icebreakers to build community, and offering tailored advice for students on the exploratory track. Through mentorship and engagement, I helped students find their academic paths while fostering a collaborative and supportive classroom environment.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Supported the Plus One Network, a regional, membership-based recruitment and retention program for higher educational faculty/staff. Developed and executed comprehensive event communication plans including email campaigns, on-platform/in-feed content, and print flyers. Fostered a greater sense of community, boosting event attendance rates by 50%. Compiled and analyzed member data, providing valuable insights to help inform strategic decision-making and optimize future program effectiveness.