• Manage a team of editors, writers, and producers to create new content and franchises for AARP Members Edition, leveraging data analytics to drive content strategy and decisions, building a fledgling program into one with a 70% return rate and growing our unique visitor base from 323K to nearly 2 million• Coordinate with producers, fact-checkers and copy editors to publish clear, engaging and accurate copy • Partner with internal AARP teams such as Rewards, Perks, Games, Staying Sharp, the Virtual Community Center and Brand to develop innovative ways to use content as a benefit and to cross-promote among channels• Identify and approach external partners to collaborate with, such as Mark Bittman, James Patterson, The Dollywood Foundation, The Moth, One Day University, St. Martins Press to conceptualize storytelling packages that resonate with members and working closely with AARP’s Office of General Counsel to follow brand guidelinesAbout the organizationAARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

In addition to writing for every outlet I’ve worked for, I’ve also expanded my journalistic expertise through regular freelance contributions to major outlets including The Washington Post, InChemistry magazine, National Geographic Kids, and Naturally, Danny Seo magazine

Directed editorial operations for multiple publications spanning government, travel, and lifestyle sectors, leading content strategy, freelancer recruitment, and design collaborationAbout the groupStudio Gannett is part of the Gannett publishing family and produces niche USA TODAY Magazines and government publications.

Planned editorial calendar and implemented content strategy, collaborating with publisher to identify new revenue initiatives and plan eventsAbout the publicationGrid magazine is Greater Philadelphia's only free sustainable lifestyle monthly, operating since 2008.

• Chose and edited the days’ top national content, monitoring breaking news and pulling together cohesive packages using content from The Associated Press and The Washington Post.• Between May 2012 through September 2013, I conceptualized and launched a comprehensive internship program, established curriculum, recruitment processes, and professional development pathwaysAbout the publicationExpress, The Washington Post's now-defunct free daily, covered local, national and world news along with a robust features section that included dining, music, movies, arts, fitness and more in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Collected submitted photos taken at galas, award ceremonies and fundraisers throughout the greater Washington metropolitan region to create dynamic photo spreadsAbout the publicationCapitol File Magazine is the premier luxury publication in Washington, D.C., celebrating the best in fashion, art, beauty, culture, dining, entertainment, interior design, nightlife and travel.

Led editorial and design direction for multiple sections including health, environment, science, and family, while mentoring new designers in digital publishing workflows and page layoutAbout the publicationPrior to becoming the Washington Examiner political journalism website and weekly magazine in June 2013, the Examiner was a daily newspaper that covered the greater Washington Metropolitan region.

Filled in for a senior editor on leave, working closely with the editors to produce short features describing art exhibits and news.About the publicationMuseum, the award-winning magazine by the American Alliance of Museums, addresses the issues and challenges facing museums.

Collaborated with editorial and production teams to create, design, and copy edit news and features stories across eight weekly print publications while managing digital content uploads and daily news reportsAbout the publicationOwned by the Washington Post Company, the Prince George's County Gazette was part of a group of weekly newspapers that covered communities in Maryland. After more than 55 years of publishing, the newspapers were shuttered in 2015.