Ongoing Experience

Owner/Editor Baleen Editorial Services

Remote (March 2023 – Present)

Line edit, copy edit, and proofread academic articles, including for English as a second language (ESL) clients.

Freelance Writer/Editor Self-employed

Remote (November 2021 – Present)

Write and edit blog posts, news releases, features, white papers, academic articles, and reviews for clients ranging from APS to Rock Paper Shotgun.

Proof magazines for print, including Dissent and Women Veterans.

Monthly Volunteer The Nature Connection

Boston Area (January 2024 - Present)

Engage with nursing home residents with dementia, kids, and adults with disabilities through shared appreciation for animals, plants, and other elements of nature.

Trained in animal handling.

Past Experience

Assistant Managing Editor Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Washington, DC and Remote (September 2017 – October 2021)

  • Supported publication of 6 to 10 Observer issues annually, including editorial scheduling, proofing final copy, and posting the magazine online with WordPress.

  • Wrote feature articles, front-of-book items, and blog posts.

  • Worked with researchers and writers to edit submitted content.


Dow Jones News Fund Digital Media Intern Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati, OH (May 2017 – August 2017)

  • Produced articles, photos, and video for print/web on daily deadline.

  • Contributed reporting to 2018 Pulitzer Prize winning “Seven Days of Heroin.”

  • Investigated cold case for “Accused” true crime podcast.


Newsletter Editor UConn Women’s Center

Storrs, CT (September 2016 – Dec. 2016)

  • Oversaw editorial planning and design for donor newsletter.


Public Information Intern WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff 

New Haven, CT (June. 2016 – Dec. 2016)

  • Designed marketing materials using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.


Senior Staff Writer, Copy Editor, and Designer The Daily Campus

Storrs, CT (Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2016)

  • Wrote and copy edited articles on hourly deadline.

  • Designed life section for print using InDesign.


Education
B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Environmental Studies   
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT (May 2017)

  • Studied abroad at Hong Kong University (Spring 2017)

  • Completed psychopathology and human development classes at William James College (Spring 2024)


Skills: AP Style, APA Style, Chicago Style, Copy Editing, Interviewing, Proofreading, Research, WordPress, Writing

Interests: reading and writing science fiction/fantasy, yoga, dogs, other animals, gardening, video games

Certificates: Mental Health First Aid USA (2024)