Published writing
Caring for a Segregated City
Cover story for the South Side WeeklyState Hospital
Winner of the Chicago Reader's fiction contestHoliday Histories
Human interest storyExploring Empathy and Entitlement in Ecology
Art exhibition reviewHow to Gamble and Win: Al Klinger celebrates his 90th with all of Hyde Park
Human interest storyWorking It Out: Talking income inequality at the Uri-Eichen Gallery
Art exhibition review10 tips for your rookie year
Blog post for the Young Nonprofit Professionals NetworkHow a West Side rehabilitation hospital gave a talented playwright a second chance at living her dream
Advertorial pieceSpinning the web
Long-form article for trade magazineSecrets of highly successful businesses
Long-form article for trade magazine
Media coverage
Solid partnerships between public relations teams and members of the media result in a great service to the public. When it comes to storytelling in this capacity, my specialties include: building relationships with reporters to generate press leads, managing stories from pitch through publication, developing press kits, managing crisis communications and collaborating as part of a cross-functional team to deliver a consistent, effective message that drives results.
On Girl's First Birthday, Her Family Gives Back to Other Sick Kids, CBS 2
Gun Violence Survivors and Witnesses Could Face Lifetime of Trauma and Bad Health, Modern Healthcare
Volunteers at Children's Hospital Give One-on-One Care to Kids, NBC 5
Creatives
I specialize in the production of custom publications, multimedia projects and development materials. I have managed projects like La Rabida's annual report from idea to execution while contributing elements that include writing, editing, photography, and graphic design.
Events
I have experience planning and executing events, crafting minute-by-minute programs for major fundraising events, and speech-writing for executives. In addition to planning and scripting, I have also handled post-event publicity for events, including: