Journalism Background
A curated selection of my editorial and brand work, spanning newsrooms to corporate communications.
Pitt Chronicle
February 2012
Feature Profile
Black History Month: Elaine Allen is investing in the future of youth
Featured in Pitt’s Black History Month edition of the Pitt Chronicle, this article highlighted the work of Alaine Allen, who has dedicated her career to expanding access to STEM education in underrepresented communities.
The Pittsburgh Black Media Foundation also recognized this article with the 2013 Robert L. Vann Award.
Baylor’s Momentum Blog
March 2016
Blog Post
Beyond Fitbits: Baylor’s iCAMP exploring the future of wearable tech, health
As the managing editor for Baylor College of Medicine’s Momentum blog, we often featured projects, programs, and work that spanned the college’s four mission areas: education, research, healthcare, and community.
At the height of FitBits, researchers began to focus on more than counting steps. We highlighted this work as part of a broader communications strategy to drive attention to research work.
Boston Globe
November 2007
Feature Article
Ex-Hub educator who taught immigrants English honored
While working as a freelancer in the Boston Globe’s National Bureau in Washington, D.C., I was able to cover a local Boston man being recognized for his work to support immigrants, refugees, and high school dropouts in Boston learn English and further their education.
New London Day
January 2008
News Article
UConn developing implantable chip for soldiers
While covering the Connecticut Congressional delegation for the New London Day, the focus was on the University of Connecticut, particularly federal funding for future medical technology.
This article explores how nanosensors could be used to monitor soldiers’ health while deployed on the battlefield.
University of Pittsburgh
December 2011
Press Release
DOE Awards Grant to Southwestern Pennsylvania Coalition
As the media representative for the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, I promoted the work and highlighted awards granted to its projects and programs.
In a two-newspaper town, there was a local appetite to understand how the University was advancing Pittsburgh and the local economy.