EDUCATION

Master of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago ◆ 9/2014-6/2016
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Stanford University ◆ 6/2008-6/2012

COMMUNICATIONS WORK HISTORY

Communications Manager, Blanket Gravity Magazine 5/2023-Present ◆ Chicago, IL

• Built paid subscriber base of bimonthly e-newsletters to attract and maintain recurring individual donations. Tracked and acknowledged individual giving.

• Wrote copy for and designed website using Squarespace. Created flyers and social media posts with Canva.

• Engaged in media placement to increase website traffic and visibility.

• Managed team of 5-7, including social media campaigns.

Regular Contributor, The Mighty 4/2020-4/2022 ◆ Chicago, IL

• Selected to contribute nonfiction features and personal essays for The Mighty, a website publishing health-focused nonfiction.

• Topics included virtual mental health appointments, COVID-19 vaccination, and a baby formula shortage.
  

Writer and Freelance Editor, 1/2017-Present ◆ Chicago, IL

• Selected for competitive yearlong creative writing workshop instructed by Pulitzer Prize finalist.

• Worked on book-length project.

• Acted as freelance editor of clients’ nonfiction work, including proofreading and developmental editing.

Co-Founder, Heart and Home Collaborative, 7/2010-11/2013 ◆ Palo Alto, CA

• Founded a homeless shelter for women, which continues to operate.

• Cultivated relationships with individual donors to raise operating budget of $20,000.

• Generated external communications materials to gain support, including a program proposal, op-ed, e-communications, and fundraising appeals.

• Engaged in media placement to increase visibility for nonprofit.