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I'm a writer and editor, with experience designing for web and print. By day, I write for environmental nonprofit Food & Water Watch (views ever my own).

I also enjoy art (the making and viewing of it) and reading (especially essays and fantasy novels).

selected writing

• "Climate Change is Costing Us. It’s Time for Big Oil to Pay Up." (Food & Water Watch)

• "New Shell Plant Brings Pollution and Plastic. We're Fighting Back." (Food & Water Watch)

• "How We’re Building a Movement for Climate Justice in New Jersey" (Food & Water Watch)

• "Barriers to Urban Tree Planting and Solutions Rooted in Non-profits" (GSPIA Energy & Environment Blog)

• "Holocene" (Ruminate Magazine)

• "Diversdad y Unidad" (Sampsonia Way)

experience

Food & Water Watch.
Digital Editor.

May 2022 – present

Research, brainstorm, write, edit, proofread, and publish content for FWW and FWA websites, including news, policy analysis, and explainers of FWW research and campaigns for policymakers, volunteers/members, major donors, and potential supporters (Wordpress).

SEO optimization for web blog posts; track and analyze traffic to suggest improvements to web content and design (Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, CrazyEgg).

Served on the organization's DEI committee (2023-25). Researched and helped select the annual DEI trainer for 2023 and 2024. Led work on the organization's inaugural Inclusive Language Guide. Synthesized focus group responses and survey data into recommendations for a more equitable and inclusive workplace.

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Research Assistant to Dr. Shanti Gamper-Rabindran.

Oct 2021 – May 2022

Line edited and proofread research proposals, papers, op-eds, and Dr. Gamper-Rabindran's 2022 book, America's Energy Gamble.

The Institute of Transportation and Development Policy.
MOBILIZE Intern.

Sep 2021 – May 2022

Wrote copy, researched, edited, and designed for email, social media, web, and reports. 

Conducted desk research and wrote early drafts of "Tartu's Approach to Climate Goals Through Sustainable Mobility Planning," and "From Transmilenio to Cycle Networks: Lessons Learn from Bogotá."

Helped build the layout of STAward.org (Squarespace).

Attended a series of virtual conferences and synthesized key insights to draft a report that would be released as "The Future of Public Transport: Well-Funded, Equitable and Resilient." 

Performed knowledge and project management for the MOBILIZE program and its Sustainable Transport Award.

Pitt Policy Journal.
Editor in Chief.

Jan 2021 – May 2022

Led a team of officers in marketing, layout, design, copy editing, proofreading, operations, and web design/content for the 13th edition. 

Managed the editorial process and production schedule with editors and authors.

Previously: Designer, Lead Editor, and Director of PPJ Online. 

Worked with authors and editors on revisions, line editing, and proofreading following APA/house style. 

Designed the interior and set pages (InDesign) and created the cover (Canva) for the 12th edition.

GSPIA Energy & Environment Blog.
Editor.

Sep 2021 – May 2022

Worked with authors to revise and edit articles. Proofread and published articles (Medium). 

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Assistant Librarian.

Feb 2020 – Sep 2021

Created content (visual, video, and written) for the library's website and social media to promote materials and programs. 

Assisted patrons in using library resources.

Council on Foreign Relations.
Intern, Publications.

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

Proofread, copy edited, and line edited print and online materials in Chicago/house style.

education

MPA (Master of Public Administration) from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

BA (two Bachelors of Arts, those arts being history and English writing) from the University of Pittsburgh.