EXPERIENCE

Plant Humanities Post-Baccalaureate Fellow | Dumbarton Oaks

September 2024 - Present

• Research, write, and create visualizations for essays on the scientific and cultural history of plants for the Plant Humanities Lab and JSTOR Daily’s Plant of the Month series.

• Teach digital humanities skills and essay writing strategies to undergraduate and graduate students in the Plant Humanities Summer Program.

Content Editor | Environmental History Now

September 2024 - Present

• Review and revise essay submissions for an award-winning platform that showcases the environmental work and expertise of graduate students and early-career scholars who identify as women, transgender, and/or nonbinary.

Science Communication Assistant | National Park Service

May 2024 - August 2024

• Wrote six web articles for nps.gov about participatory science projects in national parks, how they inform resource management, and how they engage diverse public audiences.

• Assessed the diversity and abundance of plant and wildlife species in intertidal, meadow, forest, and freshwater ecosystems to support ongoing research projects at Acadia National Park.

• Attended professional development trainings pertaining to data analysis, participatory science project design, wilderness first aid, team leadership, and other skills.

Copy Editor | Foster Medical Editorial, Inc.

June 2020 - May 2024

• Copy edited hospital content for consumers about a wide range of health conditions.

• Proofread web summaries of clinical trials to connect patients with promising new cancer therapies.

• Performed quality control of brochures and annual reports focused on new facilities, educational initiatives, and community outreach programs.

• Enhanced clarity of press releases to inform the media about the latest medical advances at major hospitals.

Media & Communications Manager | Smart Surfaces Coalition

July 2023 - February 2024

• Managed the coalition’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, website, and media outreach efforts.

• Collaborated with internal teams, 40+ coalition partners, and 10 U.S. cities to create communications materials focused on green infrastructure and urban resilience, including newsletters, slide decks, and one-pagers.

• Streamlined editorial workflows by establishing content calendars, branding guidelines, and a coalition-specific style guide.

Communications Assistant | Harvard College Communications

January 2023 - May 2023

• Assisted in the writing, editing, and proofreading of university-wide email newsletters and calendar content.

• Pitched and wrote articles about campus life and student achievements for The Harvard Gazette.

Staff Writer | The Harvard Crimson

January 2020 - May 2023

• Wrote a variety of articles on music, film, art exhibitions, and more, including investigative features, artist profiles, reviews, and think pieces.

Associate Editor | The Harvard Crimson

January 2022 - January 2023

• Pitched and edited 7-10 weekly pieces for publication in the Books section, which required regular correspondence with publishing houses, authors, and event managers.

• Conceptualized and launched Harvard Authors Spotlight series, which showcases the lives and work of published Harvard affiliates including Elif Batuman, Gabrielle Zevin, and Michael Bronski.

Forest Communications Intern | World Wildlife Fund

June 2022 - August 2022

• Developed and wrote web stories and other communications materials focused on topics such as deforestation and the protection of endangered species.

• Helped verify forest-related facts with scientific papers and interviews with subject matter experts.

• Created PowerPoint decks and drafted messaging for program staff presentations.

• Drafted social media posts for promoting projects to over one million followers on Twitter and LinkedIn.