Books authored
Pennsylvania Myths & Legends: The True Stories Behind History's Mysteries, Second Edition; Globe Pequot Press (2022)
Myths and Mysteries of Pennsylvania: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained; Globe Pequot Press (2012)
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in New York History; Globe Pequot Press (2011)
Myths and Mysteries of Pennsylvania: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained; Globe Pequot Press (2012)
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in New York History; Globe Pequot Press (2011)
Projects edited
"Dream, Believe, Succeed! A College Planning Handbook for English Language Learners and Their Families"; New York City Department of Education (2013)
"uniquely ME! The Girl Scout/Dove Self-Esteem Program Guide for Facilitators"; Girl Scouts of the Unites States of America (2009)
"uniquely ME! The Girl Scout/Dove Self-Esteem Program Guide for Facilitators"; Girl Scouts of the Unites States of America (2009)
Communications roles
Senior Writer / Production Manager, The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (2017-2020): developed and managed production of brand and content communications, including quarterly magazine with readership of ~35,000; provided feedback to other contributors; edited across all mediums; moderated online member community of 3,000+; fostered relationships with corporate members through account management; promoted adherence to editorial calendar; managed student workers and vendor relationships; championed the research and practices that support corporate citizenship.
Director of Assessment Communications, The College Board (2014-2105): conceptualized, drafted, and edited assessment-focused content for internal and external audiences; worked alongside board members, K-12 and post-secondary educators; deliverables included handbooks, demographic and annual reports, FAQs, marketing collateral, press releases, and news briefs.
Director of Communications, New York City Department of Education's Office of English Language Learners (2012-2014): created correspondence protocols; composed weekly newsletter and eblast; edited staff work; contributed to the coordination of all aspects of conferences, meetings, and professional development events; wrote talking points for mayor and chancellor; communicated with local and regional media outlets.
Technical Writer, The Lackner Group (2008-2009): created and maintained webpages; revised company literature to reflect growing needs of client base.
Editorial Assistant, Neuropsychology (2006-2007): worked under two separate editors, James Becker, Ph.D., and Stephen Rao, Ph.D.
Director of Assessment Communications, The College Board (2014-2105): conceptualized, drafted, and edited assessment-focused content for internal and external audiences; worked alongside board members, K-12 and post-secondary educators; deliverables included handbooks, demographic and annual reports, FAQs, marketing collateral, press releases, and news briefs.
Director of Communications, New York City Department of Education's Office of English Language Learners (2012-2014): created correspondence protocols; composed weekly newsletter and eblast; edited staff work; contributed to the coordination of all aspects of conferences, meetings, and professional development events; wrote talking points for mayor and chancellor; communicated with local and regional media outlets.
Technical Writer, The Lackner Group (2008-2009): created and maintained webpages; revised company literature to reflect growing needs of client base.
Editorial Assistant, Neuropsychology (2006-2007): worked under two separate editors, James Becker, Ph.D., and Stephen Rao, Ph.D.
Honors
The City of Asylum Pittsburgh's Emerging Writer in Residence (2008)
Mid-American Review Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award Finalist (2008)
Scott Turow Award for Graduate Fiction Runner-up (2008)
Best New American Voices Nominee (2007)
Mid-American Review Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award Finalist (2008)
Scott Turow Award for Graduate Fiction Runner-up (2008)
Best New American Voices Nominee (2007)
Sample writing project
The Corporate Citizen | Issue 31; The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (winter 2020)--contributing author
2023 interview
Becoming Evil: Serial Killers Among Us. Season 1, Episode 5, entitled "More Death Than Ever"; (released by Mill Creek Entertainment in April 2023)--interviewee