Professional Summary

Strategic science and culture communicator and content leader with 15+ years translating complex research into engaging multimedia storytelling. Proven success growing digital engagement, leading creative teams, and shaping communications strategy.

Core Skills

Strategic Communications • Editorial Direction • Multimedia Production • Science Writing • Public Engagement • Digital Marketing • Social Media Strategy • Team Leadership • Project Management

Adobe Audition • Photoshop • Canva • Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact • CMS including WordPress, Drupal, etc. • Google Analytics • Project Management tools including Trello, Asana, Slack, ClickUp

Professional Experience

2022–Present | Freelance Writer, Producer, Editor
Capitol Times, Wisconsin Public Radio, MarvelousMarks.com – Madison, WI

• Write, record, edit, and produce audio and written content for media outlets including the Capitol Times, Wisconsin Public Radio, McSweeney’s, etc.
• Develop feature articles and multimedia storytelling for regional and national audiences.
• Collaborate with editors and producers to align content with organizational voice and audience engagement goals.

2015–2022 | Senior University Relations Specialist
Wisconsin Energy Institute & Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center – Madison, WI

• Authored and edited feature content for institutional and partner websites, translating complex energy research into accessible narratives.
• Produced, scripted, and engineered the “Propelling Women in Power” podcast, highlighting women leaders in STEM.
• Led social media and digital campaigns, increasing engagement tenfold and reaching 1M+ unique viewers annually.
• Designed and distributed newsletters with year-over-year subscription growth and strong audience conversion rates.
• Established and executed communications strategies for the ‘Forward in Energy Forum,’ growing participation among academic, nonprofit, and industry audiences.
• Supervised staff and managed production of press releases, video content, and promotional materials.
• Facilitated strategic planning to refined institutional messaging and public engagement.

2010–2015 | Communications Specialist
UW Carbone Cancer Center – Madison, WI

• Developed written and visual content for publications, fundraising events, and outreach materials.
• Managed marketing communications for the Andy North Fund and ‘Andy North & Friends’ fundraising event, generating nearly $2M in two years.
• Oversaw production of web, print, and email campaigns to drive donor engagement and event participation.
• Fostered partnerships with media and national cancer associations to raise visibility for research and patient care.
• Advised on social media, donor relations, and video production initiatives.

Education

M.A., Political Science — Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 2009
B.A., Political Science — University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2001

Affiliations

Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Association of Science Writers (NASW)