My SKILLS

Expert, experienced writer.

My VISION

I go all out to create the most effective, compelling story for the audience and needs of the organization.

My WRITING/Video Work

For recent written and video work see my portfolio page.

Education

  • Jewish Nonprofit Leadership Institute

  • Bad Girl Ventures training for women entrepreneurs

    • winner, full scholarship

  • American Writers and Artists Inc, Copywriting Intensive

  • University of California, Santa Cruz, Doctor of Philosophy

    • PhD in feminist theory, 20th century US literature, lgbtq studies

    • American Association of University Women full-year scholarship

    • academic work published widely, including American Quarterly, Feminist Media Studies, American Sexual Histories, and The Queer Sixties; cited in Wikipedia post on lesbian pulp fiction.

  • Brown University, BA in history. Focus in intellectual history and US literature

Work experience

  • Senior Content Strategist, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

    • Jan 2023-present

  • Content Strategist, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

    • Oct 2014-Dec 2022

  • Freelance writer, editor

    • August 2013-September 2014

  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Miami University of Ohio

    • 1999-2007; named "Outstanding Professor" 5 years in a row; nominated for "Professor of the Year" 5 years in a row

  • Lecturer, University of Cologne, Germany

    • April 1998-Dec 1998

  • Freelance developmental editor, New Society Publishers

    • 1989-1994

  • Assistant Editor, HarperCollins Publishers

    • 1985-1989

For more details see my LinkedIn profile.