Perspicacious freelance science writer, adept at translating medical gobbledygook into smooth, simple prose to educate, amaze and entertain the "average" reader. Specializing in women's health and fitness, alternative medicine and investigative scientific journalism. Experience includes five+ years with national consumer magazines and websites. Current projects include regular features for WebMD.com, a monthly self-care column for Health Magazine, travel features for Sunset magazine, and other women's health articles for corporate clients.

FREELANCE CLIENTS

Health Magazine
Sunset Magazine
San Francisco Magazine
Girlfriends Magazine
WebMD.com
MyLifePath.com
American Medical Association

STAFF EXPERIENCE

Sunset Magazine
www.sunset.com
1997–1999

Wrote sidebars, researched articles, and brainstormed story ideas. Learned how to cater article ideas to a geographically specific audience.

Health Magazine
www.health.com
1996–1997

Collaborated on a series of disease brochures and a family health book. Learned how to distill complex medical jargon into everyday language.

InsideOUT
1996

Edited nationally distributed magazine for gay and lesbian youth. Learned how to develop story ideas and theme issues of interest to young people.

Mother Jones
www.motherjones.com
1995–1996

Learned the art of investigative reporting while helping editors and writers hone stories for publication.

AORN
www.aorn.org
1993–1995

As an editor at the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, I developed member newsletters and collaborated on numerous book projects.

PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

National Association of Science Writers (2000-2001)
Adoption Counselor, San Francisco SPCA (2001)

EDUCATION

University of Missouri—Columbia
School of Journalism
Magazine Sequence
BJ 1993

CLIPS

Milk for Your Bones?
Bariatric Surgery
Quitting for Two
Kick Butts Now!
Pregnant? Here's How to Quit

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