Summary

Dynamic communications professional and Master of Fine Arts in Writing graduate equipped with extensive experience in creative writing, journalism, and both literary and mainstream publication. High-impact copywriter and intuitive developmental editor with deep knowledge of literature.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Writing

• Vermont College of Fine Arts; Montpelier, Vt. 

• Thesis: Big Desire: Madness & the Quest for Motherhood

 Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English & Creative Writing

• University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Mich. 

• Thesis: The Glass People: Stories

Experience

Freelance Journalist/Creative Writer

Issue Media Group & Model D — Remote (Feb. 2025 - Current)

Work as a journalist and creative writer specializing in literary nonfiction, journalism, and thought pieces, with a focus on mental health narratives. Publications in Model D and HuffPost and forthcoming from Third Coast. New contributor to Issue Media Group’s MI Mental Health Series.

Copywriter

Oakland County Parks – Waterford, Mich. (2023 - 2025)

Create internal and public blog content, eblasts, press releases, and award nominations. Lead Parks & Recreation Month messaging. Manage $35K+ annual ad schedule from copy to execution.

Marketing & Communications Manager

MCREST – Mount Clemens, Mich. (2021 – 2023)

Led content for campaigns totaling $120K+ and supported a $1.5M capital campaign. Managed social media and ad buys. Secured coverage in outlets like The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News. Produced print-ready annual reports using Canva, InDesign, and Photoshop. Oversaw a freelance communications team.

Communications Coordinator

Samaritan House — Washington, Mich (2017-2021)

Wrote and edited print and e-newsletters, donor communications, and press releases. Developed email fundraising campaigns and communications for the Hunger Heroes Campaign. Managed social media feeds and served as media liaison. Supported grant writing, annual report design, and event materials alongside executive leadership and event staff.

Freelance Journalist

Digital First Media — Macomb County, Mich. (2014-2017)

Contributed four articles weekly to The Voice Newspaper and Macomb Daily. Served as beat reporter, covering municipal meetings and community events and interviewing government and school district officials. Shot photographs for publication.

Staff Writer

Manistee News Advocate — Manistee, Mich. (2012-2014)

Wrote 2-3 news and feature articles daily for newspaper with regular circulation of 6,000. Covered county commission meetings. Shot photographs and video for publication and conducted reportorial interviews, including with a U.S. Senator, State Attorney General, and three sitting State Supreme Court justices. Winner of Michigan Press Association Award for News Enterprise Reporting.