As a journalist, I’ve reported breaking news, enterprise pieces and long-form interviews and essays. I’ve also managed teams of talented writers and reporters to tell compelling stories.
Journalism
I spent the first 15 years of my career as a journalist, first in Worcester, Massachusetts, before taking a job as a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times Company, and eventually becoming a founding editor of Time Out Chicago.
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Once and future King James
My interview with LeBron James and his high-school basketball coach, for Time Out Chicago. Afterwards we shook hands and I have never felt smaller.
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Chicago's funniest writer
You know how some people proclaim they were into bands before they got popular? That’s how I feel about TV writer and best-selling essayist Samantha Irby.
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Don’t cross Chicago’s crossing guards
For the Reader’s Best of Chicago issue a few years back, I pitched an essay on the unsung heroes of our city: the crossing guards.
Brand editorial
Bringing an editorial eye to brand work has led to the creation of fulfilling work in a new arena. Whether it’s long-form journalism, video, or podcasts, I’ve enjoyed being able to connect with a different audience in an approachable, trusted manner. Some editorial work also appears on my copywriting portfolio page.
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What causes medication shortages?
While medications like Ozempic and Wegovy were grabbing headlines, and pharmacies were facing shortages, I pitched an idea to explain what goes on behind a medication shortage, and worked with an excellent journalist to inform the Walgreens audience.
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Make It Make Sense
I pitched and created series of infographics to engage and educate Walgreens customers on important health topics. For this one, we wanted to make medication adherence, a fairly dry topic, digestible and memorable for our audience
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The Public Impact Podcast
One of the challenges for Public Spend Forum was connecting with a larger audience on the impact that public procurement has on their lives. It’s not a topic that quickens the pulse. So I pitched and created a podcast to help bring stories of impact to life.