Resume

Experience:

Science Content Specialist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – January 2019-Present

  • Writing press releases on scientific research published by investigators at St. Jude.

Senior Science Writer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – July 2017-December 2018

  • Continued to write narrative reports for the donor relations team with an increased focus on strategic initiatives and special programs.

Science Writer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – July 2012-June 2017

  • Wrote comprehensive narratives on various cancer research projects as a part of the donor relations team.

Copywriter & Editor, Twin Boro Physical Therapy – Jan. 2011-July 2012

  • Worked on website overhaul that included creating a database of more than 200 conditions and injuries.

Intern, Geekosystem (Abrams Media) – June 2011-Aug. 2011

  • Wrote daily posts covering science, technology, art, and online trends.
  • A network of seven blogs, founded and owned by ABC News legal correspondent Dan Abrams.

Intern, BioTechniques Science Journal (Informa Communications) – June 2009-Aug. 2010

  • Print Circulation: over 80,000
  • Wrote 5-7 articles weekly for the breaking news section of the website.
  • Managed social media including the Molecular Biology Forum, Facebook and Twitter.

Intern, DaVinci Science Center – June-Aug. 2008

  • Worked with public relations department to produce year in review portfolio.
  • Assisted at science camp events, including taking photographs and facilitating other media coverage.
  • Participated in company re-branding activities, including website design meetings and new logo selection.

Education:

Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison – Degree conferred, May 2012

  • Journalism (focus on science communication)

Bachelor of Arts, Lehigh University – Degree conferred, May 2009

  • Majors: Science Writing (Journalism), English
  • Minor: Environmental Science

Affiliations:

  • Member of the Public Relations Society of America 2019-Present
  • Member of the National Association of Science Writers 2008-Present