Experience

FREELANCE WRITER                                                 New York, NY                                May 2012-Present

Contributing Writer, Entrepreneur.com

  • Cover the psychology of entrepreneurship and innovation in bi-weekly column
  • Ranked as one of the site’s most popular writers; featured in the New York Times’ You’re the Boss Blog

Copywriter and Communications Consultant, various

  • Clients included: New York Public Library, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and more
  • Developed successful marketing campaigns and created promotional materials for diverse audiences
  • Refined branding and messaging across multiple communication channels
  • Provided user insights to help shape product vision and voice

YOUBEAUTY.COM (created by Dr. Oz)                     New York, NY                       January 2011-May 2012 

Associate Editor    

  • Wrote diverse content about health and psychology; featured on Yahoo homepage, Daily Beast, and Huffington Post
  • Edited and assigned columns by top scholars; edited daily subscriber emails; managed freelance writers
  • Partnered with universities to conduct original research on the site
  • Recruited, interviewed, and managed editorial interns
  • Strategized brand personality and voice for April 2012 launch of sister site, BeautySage

Assistant Research Editor

  • Established fact checking procedure and protocol; fact checked all content that ran on the site
  • Developed and executed strategy for research section launch; edited research section and managed writers

URBAN EDUCATION EXCHANGE                               New York, NY                      March 2008-Aug 2009

Communications Associate

  • Managed client relations; negotiated agreements with partner organizations
  • Implemented internal and external communications strategy; expanded online presence
  • Assisted CEO in all responsibilities; developed materials for speeches and presentations
  • Led multi-site research project, created in partnership with Columbia University Teachers College
  • Redesigned client billing process to optimize speed and efficiency
  • Took on diverse roles as needed, including human resources, strategic planning, and bookkeeping

HELEN WHITNEY PRODUCTIONS                                New York, NY                          Oct 2007-Feb 2008

Pre-Production Research Assistant, PBS Documentary Series “The Future of Faith”  

  • Conducted interviews with survivors of abuse and trauma
  • Researched psychology, philosophy, and history of forgiveness to shape thematic story lines

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY                                               New York, NY                        Sept 2009-Aug 2010

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, graduated magna cum laude

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY                                     Evanston, IL                         Sept 2003-June 2007

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, concentration in American Literature

      NORTHWESTERN DANCE MARATHON

      Executive Co-Chair 

  • Led a 28-person executive board, 700 dancers, and 400 students on 12 committees
  • Raised a total of $708,711.00 for Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award (Chicago Association of Fundraising Professionals)      May 2007

Senior Woman Award for Volunteer Service (Northwestern University Alumnae Board)               June 2007