I have more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer, including more than 13 years writing for higher education clients. My particular strengths are features, profiles and science writing, and I have extensive experience with web copy; digital, print and email marketing materials; recruitment materials; annual reports; fundraising materials; social media and more, as well as editing and proofreading.
While most of my clients are in higher education and nonprofits, I’m always on the lookout for fresh projects and interesting challenges.
As a freelancer, I prioritize timeliness, clear communication and turning in work that is ready for publication — basically, I want to make life easier for the teams I work with. Many of my clients have continued to hire me for years, which attests to the quality of my work.
To inquire about a project, fill out the form on my Contact page.
Here is a selection of my recent freelance projects for colleges and universities:
University of Michigan
Testicular cancer patient encouragement others
Rogel Cancer Center University of Michigan Health, Spring 2025
Stanford University
Students explore industries across the globe through Sustainability Summer Internship Program
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, October 2025
To reduce emissions while increasing profit, aim for efficiency
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, October 2025
Apple exec and former EPA head: To spark climate action, find the people who are inspired
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, June 2025
Energy and climate technologies as a ‘foundation for human prosperity’
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, April 2025
Climate tech leaders outline solutions to greenhouse gas removal challenges
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, April 2025
Turbulence influences the world – and turbulence research is providing advanced understanding of the complex phenomenon
Stanford Engineering, February 2025
William Tarpeh: Creativity leads to innovative wastewater transformations
Stanford Engineering, October 2024
Proposed new institute would study what drives transitions to sustainability
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, April 2024
Battery pioneer JB Straubel encourages innovators to ‘reinvent everything’
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, February 2024
New sustainability courses engage students through experiences
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, January 2024
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Washington State University
In summer 2022, I was the substitute Dr. Universe — a friendly cat who answers science questions for kids — at WSU
Whitman College
Whitman Faculty Fellows Bring Fresh Perspectives to Teaching and Research
Whitman Magazine, May 2025
Whitman Alum Family Nurtures a Sustainable Forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Whitman Magazine, Feb 2025
Commentary: Whitman students build skills and connections as community fellows
Walla Walla Union Bulletin for Whitman College, March 2023
Lewis-Clark State College
Journey, the LC State alumni magazine
I wrote three stories for the 2023 edition:
A Life-Changing Education: LC State leads Second Chance Pell Program for incarcerated students in Orofino, looks to expand prison education offerings, Page 6
A Field of Opportunity: LC State nursing program increases space for students to pursue flexible and in-demand healthcare careers, Page 12
Welcoming Students to the Hospitality Industry, Page 20
Central Washington University
CWU works with partners to bring back counseling master’s program and community clinic
Crimson and Black Magazine, Page 29, Fall 2024
Investment in Opportunity: CWU degrees have served College of Business alumni well
Voyage Magazine, College of Business, Summer 2023
University of Idaho
U of I Medical Education Professor Teams With Design Students to Teach Physiology With Fun
U of I News, April 2023
From 2012 to 2017, I was the full-time science and research writer at the University of Idaho. Here are a few of my favorite stories from that time:
Evolutionary Computation
Undergraduates from across disciplines team up to bring evolution to video games, 2017
To view a collection of my older works, please refer to my archive.
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