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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Translate the vision and work of Mind & Life into messaging that strategically advances the organization's mission to bridge science and contemplative wisdom to better understand the mind and create positive change in the world. Responsibilities include content creation (e.g., blog posts, marketing materials, publications), event promotion, video development, and proposal writing. Co-shape organizational strategy through participation on leadership team. Led creation of website elevating key insights inspired through Mind & Life's work (mindandlife.org/insights) and development of young adult engagement strategy.

Baltimore, Md

Consultant to nonprofit, for profit, and public sector clients in strategic communications, including communications planning, feature writing, video production, editing, fundraising, and outreach. Clients (partial list): Acknowledge Media, Inter-American Development Bank, Chhaya CDC, International Youth Foundation, LeaderSpring, Mind & Life Institute, Specialty Studios, United Nations Foundation, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Woodward Hines Education Foundation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Co-producer, "Maine Girls," a documentary film that follows 13 immigrant and non-immigrant girls attending high school in South Portland, Maine as they confront their vulnerabilities and find common ground—all while learning healthy eating and hip hop moves. Film screened at festivals/special events and distributed to educational institutions nationally.

Baltimore, Md

Produced high-quality storytelling content, strategically delivered across diverse communications channels, to tell the story of IYF's impact on young lives. Wrote/edited content (e.g., publications, blog posts, scripts, success stories) to further thought leadership goals and communications objectives. Oversaw video production working with crews in diverse country contexts. Provided technical assistance to in-country programs in the areas of strategic communications, media outreach, branding/messaging, and content development.

Stevenson, Md

Co-Producer of Cafeteria Man (www.cafeteriaman.com), a feature documentary film chronicling a pioneering effort to reform school food in Baltimore, MD. Screened at more than 40 festivals nationally/internationally and at conferences/community events nationwide. Major funding provided by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Fledgling Fund, Corfu Foundation, and others. Broadcast on PBS and the Documentary Channel. Winner 2012 Eating City Prize (Italy) and 2011 CINE Golden Eagle award.

Baltimore, Md

Led communications activities (e.g., strategy development, feature writing/editing, multi-media production, media outreach) for global programs focusing on youth social innovation and employability. Served as communications technical specialist for USAID-funded youth initiative in Jordan.

Ms, Journalism

Ba, English/Political Science