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Writer and strategic communicator with the ability to quickly learn new domains and translate complex, interdisciplinary material into clear, compelling content. Whether crafting grant proposals that have secured over $1 million in funding, authoring policy briefs and op-eds, conducting expert interviews, or developing scientific communications for research teams, I bring the same core skill: synthesizing input from diverse sources and producing accurate, resonant narratives under tight deadlines. I work fluidly across sectors (development, research, policy, and public engagement) because strong writing is transferable, and I learn fast.

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Education

Yale School of Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Thesis: Joint Realities: Prevalence, Frequency, and Modality of Cannabis Use by Sexual Identity in a Multi-State Sample

Lafayette College

Bachelor of Arts, Honors in History

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Thesis: Three Worlds Collide: An Exploration into the Development of Lesbian Pornography in the Late 20th Century

Experience

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

Grants and Funding Specialist

Allentown, PA

Jun 2023 - Present
  • Secured over $1 million in competitive funding through persuasive proposal writing, translating complex community health data into compelling narratives for foundation, corporate, and government audiences.
  • Author high-stakes proposals, impact reports, and stewardship communications that maintain funder relationships and drive continued investment through clear, data-driven storytelling.
  • Translate longitudinal health needs assessment data into accessible narratives, positioning technical research findings as actionable insights for funders, policymakers, and community partners.
  • Manage cross-functional communications across program, executive, and development teams, ensuring scientific accuracy and consistent messaging across all external-facing content.

Parabola Center

Public Health Research Fellow

Malden, MA

Jul 2024 - Present
  • Author policy briefs and public-facing reports translating complex cannabis research and regulatory science into accessible content for policymakers, practitioners, and community advocates.
  • Conduct expert interviews with researchers and scientists, including published Q&A with internationally recognized drug policy experts, distilling technical findings into clear narratives for general audiences.
  • Design and lead educational programming connecting public health researchers with community stakeholders, translating academic research into actionable insights.
  • Lead an original qualitative research study from concept through IRB approval to implementation, translating findings into public-facing content for policy and advocacy audiences.

Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative

Graduate Research Assistant

New Haven, CT

Nov 2023 - Aug 2025
  • Developed scientific communications for NIH-funded studies, including outreach materials, research summaries, and participant-facing content that translated complex protocols into accessible, engaging narratives.
  • Collaborated with principal investigators and multi-site research teams to manage stakeholder input and ensure scientific accuracy across all external communications.
  • Designed and executed multi-channel outreach campaigns (podcast content, digital materials, partnership communications) that enrolled 100+ participants through clear, compelling messaging.
  • Managed research databases (REDCap) and conducted data analysis in R, supporting study findings and reporting.

Yale School of Public Health

Teaching Fellow, LGBTQ+ Population Health

New Haven, CT

Jan 2025 - May 2025
  • Provided editorial feedback on graduate-level scientific writing, coaching students on clarity, evidence-based argumentation, and translating complex research for diverse audiences.
  • Facilitated discussions on health disparities research, including structural determinants, policy implications, and accessible frameworks for practitioners.

Yale University Office of Public Health Practice

Applied Practice Experience Evaluation Specialist

New Haven, CT

Nov 2024 - May 2025
  • Led program evaluations for public health initiatives, designing mixed-methods studies and conducting stakeholder interviews to identify structural barriers and opportunities.
  • Authored evaluation reports translating complex data into actionable recommendations for program directors and institutional decision-makers.

Core Competencies

Writing & Communications

Grant proposals, policy briefs, op-eds, executive communications, research summaries, impact reports, multi-channel campaign content; expertise in translating complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences

Research & Analysis

R (tidyverse, ggplot2), Qualtrics, REDCap; mixed-methods evaluation, survey design, qualitative coding, expert interviews; skilled in synthesizing data and diverse inputs into actionable insights

Development & Stewardship

Salesforce, donor database management, prospect research, funder stewardship, impact reporting; cultivating relationships through strategic, donor-centered communications

Science Communication

Translating academic research for lay audiences, expert interviews, policy explainers, educational programming; bridging research and community application

Project Management

Asana, Monday.com, Trello; managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating stakeholder communication

Design & Production

Canva, data visualization, stakeholder-facing presentations; producing polished, publication-ready documents and multimedia content

Selected Writing

Op-Eds & Commentary

  • "Opinion: Lessons, and Failures, from Year 1 of Recreational Cannabis Sales in CT" CT Insider, 2024
  • "From Morrison-McLean to William Way: The Urgent Need for LGBTQ+ Solidarity" Philadelphia Gay News, 2024
  • "Opinion: Yale Health's Reputation and Resources Demand Better" CT Insider, 2024

Research & Policy

  • "Joint Realities: Prevalence, Frequency, and Modality of Cannabis Use by Sexual Identity" MPH Thesis, Yale School of Public Health, 2025 (Department Thesis Prize)
  • "Interview with Dr. John Marks on Drug Policy and the Parabola of Prohibition" Parabola Center, 2025

Speaking & Presentations

2025

Pennsylvania LGBTQIA Health Summit

Panelist presenting on strategic messaging for nonprofit funding: how to align organizational narrative with funder priorities.

2024

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

Presented original research on hemp-derived THC marketing, demonstrating ability to communicate complex regulatory analysis to professional audiences.

2024

Yale Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS

HIV Equity and Social Justice Fellow. Synthesized community needs assessment findings into strategic recommendations for LGBTQ+ organizations.

2024

Yale Health Center Advocacy Initiative

Authored and presented executive brief on systemic healthcare access barriers, translating community input into actionable policy recommendations.

Certifications

Advanced Grant Writing Nonprofit Times
Best Practices for Social and Behavioral Clinical Research CITI Program
Human Subjects Research Training CITI Program