Journalism
Cover story and contributing writer for Rochester Woman Magazine – a monthly magazine that highlights accomplished women from Rochester, NY. I’ve written numerous cover stories for the magazine including: the six female members of the Rochester City Council (August 2011); former FOX news director and current School of the Holy Childhood director Donna Dedee (September 2011); the leaders of the Breast Cancer Coaltion of Rochester (October 2011); Kitty VanBortel, a pioneer in women owned car dealerships (November 2011); Susan Butler/Traci Till, founders of Butler/Till Media (January 2012); Robin DeWind, western New York’s only female sports anchor (February 2012); Gail Riggs, designer of the Ms. Anthony purse for the Susan B. Anthony House (March 2012); Kristin Elliot, pet product entrepreneur (April 21012); Kathy Parrinello, COO of Strong Memorial Hospital (May 2012)
Freelance writer for The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle – a daily Gannett newspaper out of Rochester, New York. My articles have appeared in the following sections:
- Local
- Front page
- Living
- Sports
- Business
- Our Towns and Life In
- HerRochester.com
- RocFlavors
Former full-time newspaper reporter for Messenger Post Media
Freelance writer for publications in the Buffalo Spree Media Group – 2012 Rochester Medical Resource Guide and 2012 Rochester Beauty Book
Blogs
- I write the popular “Brockport Blog” for the Democrat and Chronicle. Visit the Brockport Blog here and on its Facebook page here.
- I am a regular contributor to the “Moms Blog” on the Democrat and Chronicle’s HerRochester online magazine. See my posts here.
- In 2011 I was an Ambassador and blogger for MVP’s Health Care’s Generation Go!
Other Magazines
Reflections Magazine of the College at Oneonta (Fall 2011)
Cover Story: Soaring: Applications, Selectivity, and Student Satisfaction at Record Highs
Real Simple (January 2008)
Blurb: “Your Words – My Favorite Product”
Parents (July 2007)
Blurb: “It Worked for Me”
Fit Pregnancy (May 2005)
Article: “Sweet Reward” “On Nov. 4, 2001 I delivered a beautiful baby boy, 7-pound, 8-ounce Brice Arthur. Today, when I look at him, I feel so grateful to everyone who helped me through my pregnancy. I couldn’t believe how weak HG [Hyperemesis Gravidarum] made me, but in its aftermath, I feel like I can endure anything.”
SHAPE (March 2001)
Article: “Watch For Curves”
“Most importantly, I’ve learned that if anyone insults my body I won’t automatically turn to losing weight. Instead, I’ll lose them.” (July 29, 2002)
U.S. News & World Report
Letter to the Editor – “Coping With Anorexia” “To vulnerable young women, these photos are something to strive for, not abhor. I applaud you for showing a real portrait of anorexia with words—not images.”
The Crescent (Spring 2001)
Article: “One Gamma Phi Beta Making an Impact”