I am a freelance writer experienced with editorial, advertorial, interview, feature, and opinion writing, as well as content, copy, and grant writing. I am an activist that has written extensively about political and social issues related to human rights, especially related to gender and race, education, and the environment and am interested in new opportunities for professional and creative writing,

Education

M.A. English, Queen’s University 2005-2006

• Awarded SSHRC and Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2006; Trevor C. Holland Fellowship, Queen’s Graduate Award, 2005; Graduate English Society fundraiser

Honors B.A. English and B.A. Classics, University of Colorado 2001-2005

• Graduated Summa cum Laude, with distinction, Dean’s list; Honors Program and English Honors Society

Personal Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Published by HuffPost, the CBC, Feminist Current, Teaching Life, and Herizons
• Content writer for Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
• Contributing writer for World Education Services Advisor Blog and the Lance

 

Professional Accomplishments

• Extensive editing experience, inc. a book, Critical Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies, and editing articles and reports for departments/faculty at University of Manitoba
• Content writer for Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
• Developed new website for Manitoba Training Program, including writing all site content, promotional materials, and forms