About Me
Writing and communication are my passions and underscore everything that I do. My professional work spans higher education, editorial work, librarianship, and more; central to these experiences are words and people.
In May 2020 I graduated from Florida State University with an M.A. in English and a Graduate Certificate in Editing & Publishing. My coursework and research involved writing studies, writing pedagogies, critical theories, visual rhetorics, tutoring centers, and effective tutoring practices. Before this, I studied at Ball State University, an hour south of my hometown (Fort Wayne, IN) and earned my B.A. in English ('18) with minors in communication studies and literature. I use this background to help communicators effectively convey their message and employ the tools available to them.
I currently do this for students, faculty, and staff as a full-time Professional Writing Specialist at the Purdue OWL. My written and verbal skills include: professional, public, and interpersonal communication; presentations and presentation design; creative, analytical, and research-based writing; editing, copywriting (press releases, marketing, case studies, blogs, professional biographies, and more); document design; and editorial styles like AP, APA, Chicago, and MLA.
I'm also developing proficiencies in industry-standard design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). Whether you write avidly or never know where to start, I hope you will connect with me! I'm looking forward to seeing how we may work together.