RESUME
Professional
info
I am an accomplished writer and consultant with 20 years’ experience in message research, communications strategy, concept development, writing, editing, and project management for educational institutions, hospitals and health systems, nonprofit organizations, and some corporate clients.
Work
experience
Health and Medical Communications
1998 - present
I research and write patient education materials, feature articles, and marketing and fundraising communications for health-related nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and hospitals and healthcare systems. My projects involve interviewing physicians, nurses, researchers, and patients; consulting with medical experts; and collaborating with other creative professionals. Current and recent clients include Geisinger Magazine, Breastcancer.org, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and MaineHealth.
Strategic Communications for Colleges, Schools, and Nonprofits
1998 - present
I develop creative concepts, brands and visual identities, and print and digital communications for colleges, universities, independent schools, nonprofits, and some corporate clients. I am involved in all aspects of each project, from initial research and interviews, to visual concept development, to copywriting and editing. I often work collaboratively with a team of graphic designers, web developers, photographers, account directors, and other writers. On occasion I partner with design and communications firms such as Kelsh Wilson Design (former staff member, 1999-2006), Rector Communications, Snavely Associates, and Steege Thomson Communications.
Selected Clients
Health and Medicine
Breastcancer.org
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Cleveland Clinic
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Geisinger
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
MaineHealth
Penn Medicine
Young Survival Coalition
Education/ Cultural
Arizona State University College Possible Philadelphia
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Oregon State University
Smithsonian Latino Center
University of Delaware
University of Vermont
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Arts, English Literature
Full-tuition scholarship and Presidential Fellowship
Graduate instructor (first-year writing, British Literature I)
Assistant to the Director of University Publications
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Master of Arts, English Literature
Full-tuition scholarship, graduated with distinction
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Benjamin Franklin Scholars General Honors Program
Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude