Writing
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Contract Writer
I freelance with several clients out of a Finish digital content agency and am available for other contract projects.
| In Conversation With the President of Women's International Shipping and Trade Association.pdf |
| Financing the “Blue Economy” |
| Poseidon Principles Use Finance to Take on Global Emissions |
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators - Reporter
As a higher education reporter at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), I researched and wrote articles published in the daily newsletter on the topics of student financial aid, college access and affordabilty, and the national student loan debt.
| American University’s Food Pantry Battles Student Food Insecurity Daily, Year-Round |
| Analysis Evaluates Impact of Various Pell Grant Reform Proposals |
| Analysis of New Federal Data Shows 'Crisis-Level' Default Rates for Black Student Loan Borrowers |
| Changes to Cohort Default Rate Metric Can Avoid Forbearance Abuse, Fact Sheet Claims |
| Colorado Mountain College’s Income Share Agreement Program Offers Interest-Free Option for DACA Students |
| Des Moines Area Community College Works to Build Trust and Engagement With Spanish-Speaking Students and Families |
| Despite High Default Rates, Federal Student Loans Grant Access to Higher Education, Report Claims |
| Education Department Releases New Data on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program |
| Event Discusses Route to Higher Education for Nontraditional Students |
| Event Discusses Ways the Federal Work Study Program Could Better Support Low-Income Students |
| Event Weighs the Pros and Cons of Income-Share Agreements |
| Expert Panel Proposes Solutions to Black Student Loan Debt |
| Federal Need-Based Aid on the Decline as States, Institutions Fill Gap |
| Graduate and Professional Aid Administrators Visit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Students |
| Higher Education Experts Debate Pros and Cons of Linking Federal Funding to Graduation Rates |
| House Democrats Blast DeVos in Hearing on ED Handling of Borrower Defense Backlog |
| House Report Condemns Department of Education’s Failure to Implement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program |
| Lessons Learned About Borrowers With Lingering Loan Debt |
| Moving Past Loan Default Rates: Experts Discuss Additional Accountability Metrics to Improve Student Success |
| NASFAA Joins Other Organizations in Criticizing ED’s Foreign Gifts Reporting Guidance |
| NASFAA Members Participate in Advocacy Pipeline Following Passage of FUTURE Act |
| NASFAA's Golden Quill Award: Robert Kelchen's Advice to Aspiring Authors |
| Newly Certified Financial Aid Administrator: Do it Even if it Scares You |
| Pete Buttigieg Proposes Free College for Low-Income Students, Increased Pell Grant |
| Report: Average Student Debt Ticks Up for Class of 2018 |
| Report Examines State-Level Funding Practices in Higher Education |
| Report: Federal Outcome Metrics Need to Better Reflect Missions of Community Colleges |
| Report Finds That 36 Million Americans Have Some College But No Degree |
| Report: How to Create A New System of Accountability in Higher Education |
| Report: Student Food Insecurity Tied to Financial Struggles |
| Report: Student Loan Debt Affects Borrowers of All Ages |
| Seeking to Expand Access, Some Community Colleges Offer Bachelor’s Degrees |
| Seeking to Preserve Access to Income-Driven Repayment Plans, Senator Requests ED Halt New Verification Measures |
| Stakeholders, Lawmakers Lament 'Broken Promises' with Public Service Loan Forgiveness |
| 3 Key Takeaways From Blue Icon’s ‘Establishing Your Personal Brand’ Facebook Live Event |
| 2019 Year in Review: The Biggest Financial Aid News of 2019 |
| 2019 Year in Review: NASFAA's Policy, Grant, and Advocacy Efforts |
American University - Online Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant
While a graduate student at American University I worked as the Online Communications Assistant for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and as the Communications and Marketing Assistant for the School of Communication Marketing Department. In both positions I wrote articles about current students, faculty, alumni and donors.
| Cuba's Private Market |
| Students Get First-Hand Look Inside China's Media Industries |
| AU Celebrates the 2019 Scholarship Luncheon |
| Scholarship Allows Student to Explore Passion for Politics |
| Scholarship Supports Student's Passions |
| Scholarship Recipient Explores Family History |
In the News
Here are several examples of articles I wrote that were picked up by various news sources.
| Global Media Student Gets an Insiders Look at Journalism in China |
| ISU Grad Hunter Martin Travels to China as Journalism Delegate |
| ISU Alum Travels to China as Journalism Delegate |
Opinion: Nebraska Should Block Keystone XL Pipeline After Leak - print edition of Wahoo Newspaper
| Opinion: Nebraska Should Block Keystone XL Pipeline After Leak |
Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS) - Public Relations Intern
As the Public Relations intern for the Iowa Resource for International Service, I wrote and digitally published weekly articles onto two different websites keeping different target audiences in mind. Articles posted to IRIS' internal website are meant to encourage Iowans to host and donate to fund the Global Grants & Scholarships Program. The articles for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Program are intended to act as an exchange of information on a national scale with the primary audience being the U.S. State Department.
Articles Written for IRIS Website |
Articles Written for YES Website |
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Carrie Chapman Catt Center - Public Relations and Event Planning Intern
As the Public Relations and Events Planning intern for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, I write informative articles for the bimonthly newsletter. I have also designed an advertisement that was published in the local newspaper.
Povich discusses key to modern women's movement
| Povich discusses keys to modern women’s movement | Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Poltics |
Center awards 21 Legacy of Heroines scholarships
| Center awards 21 Legacy of Heroines scholarships | Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics |
| Alumnae receive awards for service, volunteerism | Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics |
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DC Bar Foundation - Communications and Development Intern
As the Communications and Development intern for the DC Bar Foundation, I wrote several press releases.
| DC Bar Foundation Awards $615,000 to Civil Legal Services Providers in the District | DC Bar Foundation |
| DC Bar Foundation Awards Over $13,000 to DC Poverty Lawyer Midyear Loan Repayment Assistance Program | DC Bar Foundation |
| DC Bar Foundation Announces New Leadership | DC Bar Foundation |
National Conference of Bar Foundations Announces Kirra Jarratt as New Addition to Board of Trustees
| National Conference of Bar Foundations Announces Kirra Jarratt as New Addition to Board of Trustees | DC Bar Foundation |