- Fifteen years of professional communications, marketing, development, writing, editing, grassroots advocacy, board relations, strategic planning and public affairs
- B.A., University of Minnesota ('96)
- M.P.A., Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government ('11)
- Senior editor for the Harvard Kennedy School Review ('11)
Work samples include:
- Original web copy and site design for American Public Media, Minnesota Youth Symphonies and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
- Cute blog copy for the Walker Art Center's Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Serious-minded (but still fun-to-read) academic writing for the Harvard Kennedy School Review
- "Advertorial" content for TravelHost and Minnesota Monthly magazines
- Yes, a grammar podcast: editing, producing and writing for Minnesota Public Radio's Grammar Grater
- A live speech at Harvard's Memorial Church
- Social media strategic planning for White Pine Festival and Walker Art Center
- A special memorial tribute to Tom Keith, sound effects specialist for A Prairie Home Companion
