Resume

Veteran of the new media and the old media.

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer MARCH 2009-PRESENT
St. Louis, Mo.

« Covering NASA research, biology, engineering and other topics for Popular Science and other publications.
« Covering business and the legal system for the St. Louis Business Journal and Missouri Lawyers Weekly.

Reporter AUG. 2004-MAY 2009

Fort Collins Now/The Tribune
Fort Collins/Greeley, Colo.

« In nearly five years with Swift Communications, a family-owned newspaper chain, I worked for two newspapers, received numerous state and national awards, and earned the respect of my peers throughout Colorado. I covered politics; energy; the environment; crime and courts; science and more.

« I organized meetings of civic officials, police officers and members of the public.
« Notable projects include award-winning investigations into uranium mining, gangs, affordable housing and water resources in the West.

« I planned and directed our coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Staff Writer JUNE 2003-JULY 2004
The Keene Sentinel
Keene, N.H.
«  General assignment/beat reporter for The Keene Sentinel, a 13,000-circulation daily afternoon newspaper in southwest New Hampshire. Covered Democratic Presidential Primary through January 2004.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Colorado State University MAY 2003
« Completed Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in journalism and history.
« Worked as editor in chief/editor/reporter for the Rocky Mountain Collegian, the daily, 11,000-circulation student-operated newspaper, throughout college.

Professional Training and Internships
« National Association of Science Writers annual conference, 2009 and 2008
« Poynter, February 2006
« Internship, Congressional Quarterly, Washingon, D.C.
« Internship, Chicago Tribune, Washington, D.C. bureau

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
« National Association of Science Writers
« Society of Professional Journalists