In addition to working full-time in a managerial communications role for a global philanthropy and as an adjunct instructor at the University of Maryland, I periodically freelance for a variety of publications. Below is a sampling of my work.
Clinicians urge caution and need for more research, but Congressional legislation would pave the way for Medicare coverage.
Fighting for the Forgotten (Next Avenue)
Alabama native Beth Shelburne quit a promising career in TV news to pursue criminal justice reform in her home state — one case at a time.
Deeply reported article pegged to a national survey about financial challenges women face to pay for needed medicines.
Commentary written with former client and placed with this leading business periodical.
Pharmacists Stand on Front Lines of Reproductive Health (L.A. Times Syndicate)
Written for board member of former employer for distribution on one of nation's leading newspaper syndicates.
“Have You Ever Told a Lie?” (Chicago Tribune)
Deeply reported article for the business section of the Chicago Tribune about the growth of pre-employment psychometric testing.
My Confusing, Uncertain Journey After Genetic Testing (Next Avenue)
Deeply reported article written under a pseudonym after grappling with unsettling results from this rapidly expanding, but little understood scientific field.
This strange brain reaction to pain is called "muscle guarding" (The Washington Post)
Experts say that anxiety may play a role in chronic muscle guarding, and treatments that help alleviate anxiety may also help lessen pain.