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I’m a freelance science writer, mainly covering psychology, neuroscience, and health. I have a B.A. in neuroscience and an M.A. in science journalism, both from USC.
Here are some of the services I offer:
Magazine and news feature writing
Press release writing & pitching
Copywriting & content development
Editing and proofreading
Translating scientific content for a general audience
I work mostly with universities, medical centers, professional organizations, and life sciences companies. My clients include the American Psychological Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USC, UCSF, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
My work has also appeared in the Washington Post, the HuffPost, and other outlets.
Stress of mass shootings causing cascade of collective traumas in the APA Monitor on Psychology
The burden of weight stigma in the APA Monitor on Psychology
How can we minimize Instagram’s harmful effects? in the APA Monitor on Psychology
Controlling the spread of misinformation in the APA Monitor on Psychology
Improved treatment for developmental trauma in the APA Monitor on Psychology
Kids are working out at boutique gyms like Crossfit and SoulCycle. Is that a good idea? in the Washington Post
Should practicing psychologists use dating apps? in the APA Monitor on Psychology
Series: Climate Characters: 5 People and Their Complex Conclusions on Environmental Health News
Salton Sea communities “no longer a good place to live” for those with respiratory issues in The Desert Sun
Turning Tides: The Story of the Salton Sea in The Desert Sun; winner of a 2017 ONA Online Journalism Award
From Soldier to Philanthropist With a Single Pill on HuffPost
The Food Industry and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Investigating Nutrition’s Most Powerful Players on Medium
Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness on USC News
2016 - Present
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, 2016 - 2017
BRICK Nation, 2013 - 2016
2016 - 2017, University of Southern California
Jackson and Brandt Fellowship
Victoria Hall Scholarship
2008 - 2012, University of Southern California
University honors: summa cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa national honors society