CV

Staff Writer for Afropop Worldwide                       August 2014-Present

• Reviewing albums and live performances, and writing about and interviewing musicians from Africa and the African diaspora.

• Writing and editing scripts for the hour-long, Peabody Award-winning radio show.

Copywriter at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store July 2015-Present

• Crafting compelling headlines and product descriptions for our cultured audience.

• Working with the marketing department on The Met Store Blog, homepage and emails.

Contributing Editor at Motherboard.vice.com           July 2011-July 2015

• Researching and writing about newsworthy topics pertaining to the intersection of technology and daily life for Vice magazine's tech vertical.

• Fact checking and copy editing contributions from freelance writers, according to Vice magazine's house style guide and unique brand voice.

Children's Author  

Author of the children’s books Why is the Sea Salty And Other Ocean Questions, as well as What Are the Three Branches of Government, and Where do Garbage Trucks Go?, for Sterling Publishing.

• Researching both facts and the competition and composing the text.

• Working with illustrator and editorial staff to present the material clearly and in an approachable, age-appropriate manner.

Education

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
Masters of Science in Journalism, June 2011
Concentration: Magazine, Feature Writing and Editing

North Park University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, May 2008
Minor: French

Additional Skills

Proficiency with: Google Docs, Office, Adobe suite, blogging platforms, Reaper audio software and Associated Press style.