Kris Conner

RESUME

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. 

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. 

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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. Often I partner with design and communications firms such as art270, Iris Creative, Kelsh Wilson Design (former staff member, 1999-2006), Rector Communications, Snavely Associates, and Swivel Studios.

Selected Clients

Health and Medicine

Breastcancer.org

Children's Hospital of          Philadelphia

Cleveland Clinic

Einstein Health System

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Geisinger

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

MaineHealth

Penn Medicine

Wills Eye Institute

Young Survival Coalition

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Education/ Cultural

Arizona State University College Possible Philadelphia

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Virginia Medical        School

Oregon State University

Sacred Heart University

Smithsonian Latino Center

Susquehanna University

University of Delaware

University of Vermont

Villanova University - Charles   Widger School of Law

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Design Firms

art270

Iris Creative

Merz Branding

Snavely Associates

Swivel Studios

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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

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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

​Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Benjamin Franklin Scholars General Honors Program

Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

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