Summary

Editorial and communications leader with an MFA in Writing and more than fourteen years of experience in journalism, content development, and publishing. Former managing editor of a lifestyle magazine, Michigan Press Association Award–winning journalist, and contributor to HuffPost and Psychology Today. Managed social media and communications for a nonprofit capital campaign that raised more than $1.6 million. Proven ability to develop high-quality editorial content, guide writers through the publication process, and translate complex psychological and cultural topics into engaging, evidence-based stories for broad public audiences.

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)

• Report and write features, essays, and thought pieces focused on mental health, psychology, disability, and culture.

• Contributor to Issue Media Group's MI Mental Health Series, producing journalism that translates complex mental health topics for broad audiences.

• Published in HuffPost, Model D, and literary journals, with forthcoming work in Third Coast.

• Conduct interviews and develop compelling narratives grounded in lived experience.

Copywriter

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

• Produced high-impact digital and print content, including blogs, e-newsletters, press releases, and public-facing communications.

• Managed a $50,000+ annual advertising schedule from content development through execution.

• Led messaging campaigns that increased community engagement and public awareness.

• Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic communications initiatives.

Marketing & Communications Manager

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

• Directed content strategy and communications for fundraising and public-awareness campaigns totaling more than $120,000 and supported a $1.5 million capital campaign.

• Managed social media, advertising, media relations, and storytelling initiatives to expand audience reach and donor engagement.

• Secured earned media coverage in major regional outlets, including The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.

• Oversaw freelance communications professionals and managed the production of annual reports and other organizational publications.

Communications Coordinator

Samaritan House — Washington, Mich (2017-2021)

• Wrote and edited newsletters, donor communications, fundraising appeals, press releases, and campaign materials.

• Managed social media channels and served as the organization's media liaison.

• Developed audience-focused messaging for fundraising and community engagement initiatives, including the Hunger Heroes Campaign.

• Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic communications, grant support materials, annual reports, and public-facing content.

Freelance Journalist

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

• Reported on local government, education, and community issues for The Voice Newspapers and The Macomb Daily.

• Conducted interviews with elected officials, community leaders, and residents while producing deadline-driven news coverage.

• Photographed events and created multimedia content to support digital and print publication.

Staff Writer

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

• Served as county government reporter for a daily newspaper, covering public policy, local government, and community affairs.

• Produced enterprise reporting, breaking news coverage, feature stories, photography, and video content.

• Interviewed high-profile public officials, including a U.S. Senator, a State Attorney General, and multiple Michigan Supreme Court justices.

• Awarded a Michigan Press Association Award for News Enterprise Reporting.