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Professional Profile
– Experience in scientific writing and editing for targeted readerships
– Graduate-level training in translating scientific information for a general audience
– Solid background in the physical and life sciences
Experience
Reuters Health Services, New York
Washington correspondent, daily online health news service for consumers and medical professionals. Reported on journals, news from National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. Met same-day deadlines. Planned meeting coverage. (2/97–11/00)
International Medical News Group, Rockville, Md.
Writer and assistant editor for six independent newspapers, circulation 280,000. Worked with team of five editors and 25 staff writers and bureau chiefs. Balanced deadlines and copy needs of multiple publications. Produced news and feature articles from journals, professional meetings, press conferences and interviews. Reported on scientific meetings of increasing complexity and profile. (Writer 6/87–3/93, assistant editor 4/93–9/94)
Co-chair, education committee for nonprofit organization, overseeing 200 teachers and 340 students. Edited quarterly newsletter. Developed, publicized and facilitated membership events. Received 2005 annual award for exemplary service. (8/03–6/08)
Co-chair, fundraising auction for nonprofit organization. Edited catalog, solicited donations, supervised event, wrote final report. Achieved record totals. (2/03–6/04)
Panel speaker, “Sputnik 40 Years Later: Science, The News Media, and the Future,” conference sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Freedom Forum. (10/97)
Education
Johns Hopkins University; M.A., science writing
Case Western Reserve University; B.A., English; concentration in natural sciences
Professional Memberships
D.C. Science Writers Association (Board member, 1996-2001; president 2000)
