Developmental editor and writer on a dynamic team of creatives and strategists consulting with one of the country's largest healthcare companies, Kaiser Permanente. This position includes overseeing quality of all editorial that goes to the client; creating consistent and compelling copy, such as case studies and talking points; and using storytelling to boost executive engagement.

Developmental writer and editor for mission reports, annual reports, websites, sales sheets, white papers, and blogs for government agencies, higher education, corporations, and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Partial client list includes Blue Shield of California, California Health & Human Services, Canon Medical Systems, Early Learning Lab, Harvard Business School, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Sedgwick LLP, The Rise Fund, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, and SYPartners.

Senior writer for BuzzWord, a company that provides sustainability reporting and strategy for businesses around the world. I provide developmental editing, subject matter expert interviews, and sustainability writing for high-profile companies to highlight their work in sustainability and philanthropy. Partial client list includes Booking Holdings, Edison International, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, and Oshkosh.

Experienced book author of several books, including Woman in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age (Seal Press) and The Little Book of Yoga (Chronicle Books). Nora is also a contract writer with Chronicle Custom Publishing, and have written several books under this imprint.

Seasoned book editor who works with authors as a ghostwriter, developmental editor, and line editor. Nora has worked on the manuscripts of New York Times-bestselling authors as well as first-time writers, collaborating closely with authors to develop themes, organize content, and line edit for flow and readability. Partial book list includes: * The Hormone Cure by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sara Gottfried*The Motivation Manifesto by world-renowned motivational speaker and bestselling author Brendon Burchard.*Fanaticus by award-winning ESPN producer Justine Gubar*The Healing by Saeeda Hafiz, winner of two eLit Awards

Freelance journalist assigned to report, write and edit articles for major national publications.Partial publication list includes Alternative Medicine, Body & Soul, Breathe, Diablo, Fitness, Health.com, Natural Health, The New York Times, Salon.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal

Communications consultant who works with internal communications teams and marketing departments to create and implement communications strategy, create and maintain editorial calendar, and ensure that all copy is consistent with branding guidelines and positioning.

Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Yoga Journal, Berkeley, CA ⎪ May 2003 - July 2004• Edited all copy to refine articles and maintain editorial style, voice, and design consistency.• Served as liaison between editorial, art, and production departments.• Set production policies and procedures; ensured editors met their deadlines.• Oversaw entire production process, including proofreading and signing off on all pages prior to shipping• Worked with writers to take stories from inception to finished manuscript for this award-winning consumer magazine • Edited key front-of-the book sections and lengthy features.• Wrote departments, features, cover lines, heads, decks, captions, and cutlines.• Brainstormed story ideas, mentored new writers.• Developed relationships with leaders in health, fitness, nutrition, personal growth, and spirituality

Wrote and edited departments and front-of-book departments, assigned stories, cultivated writers, worked with designers to package stories

Wrote and edited front-of-book departments, assigned stories, worked with editorial staff to conceive editorial calendar