From traditional journalism to marketing blogs, custom content, and magazine editing, I do a wide range of editorial work. Here are a few examples of pieces I've written or edited that are publicly available. I also frequently do behind-the-scenes work, including preparing proposals for public-sector RFPs and proofreading company newsletters and annual reports.

writing

  • A man with glasses and long dreadlocks playing a banjo inside a bright room with large green plants and white window blinds.

    Playing on after 2 decades of cancer care

    The story of musician Newell Briggs’ prostate cancer diagnosis and 20+ years of resilience.

    Published at kaiserpermanente.org

  • Man smiling holding a finisher medal at a running event, near the finish line tent, in a grassy outdoor area with parked cars and other participants in the background.

    From darkness to sobriety and recovery

    Once suicidal and on the verge of losing his job, Eric Jeffers has found joy in health, running, and recovery.

    Published at kaiserpermanente.org

  • A woman and a man stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera, with a framed landscape painting hanging on the wall behind them.

    Treating the heart and lungs together for a rare disease

    With her medical teams working together, Sirina Hazeem is getting her life back, thanks to a highly specialized Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic in Oregon.

    Published at kaiserpermanente.org

  • Illustration of colorful balloons, including two orange and one large blue balloon, with some attaching strings and small decorative bows, set against a light background.

    Fiscally sponsored for the long haul

    Why some fiscally sponsored projects choose not to spin out – and stick around for good.

    Published at proximate.press

  • A group of people gathered in a thatched hut listening to a man in traditional Balinese attire speak, with a woman in lace clothing beside him. A large screen behind them displays black and white photographs.

    Quantum Temple Champions Regenerative Tourism Through web3 technology

    Startup Quantum Temple uses the Sui network to create authentic, dynamic travel experiences, give back to local communities, and revolutionize the travel industry.

    Published at sui.io

  • A wooden sign for Sather Park, a natural reserve in Port Townsend, Washington, is situated on a grassy area with trees and forest in the background.

    Seeds of change

    With a record-breaking distribution of urban forestry grants, communities throughout the state are finding novel ways to achieve climate resilience and equity goals while serving the unique needs of residents.

    Published in print and online in Cityvision magazine

  • Illustration of five people of different ethnicities sitting around a table discussing urban planning with miniature city buildings, roads, cars, and buses in the foreground.

    Statewide academy works to create gender balance in Washington’s local leadership

    For decades, women holding leadership positions in local government hovered at 14%. The Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy is working to achieve more gender-balanced leadership teams in cities and counties throughout the state.

    Published in print and online in Cityvision magazine

  • A large field of vibrant pink peonies in full bloom under a bright blue sky with some trees visible in the background.

    Commune with the Blooms at 4 Willamette Valley Flower Farms

    Stately tulips, monster peonies, and Anvil of Darkness irises await thee.

    Published in print and online in Portland Monthly magazine

  • A smiling man in glasses, plaid shirt, and green jacket standing inside a woodworking workshop with wooden planks and tools around him.

    Agricultural roots

    Darrington Mayor Dan Rankin looks to innovation—and cultivating a sense of place—to create opportunities for locals to invest and engage in their evolving rural community.

    Published in print and online in Cityvision magazine

editing

  • Cover of a travel guide for Seattle, featuring a night sky with a crescent moon and the Space Needle, with text promoting arts, culture, hangouts, and family fun for winter and spring 2024-25.

    Visit Seattle - Official visitors' guide 2024–25

    The definitive guide to what to do, see, and eat while traveling in Seattle. Published biannually by Sagacity Media on behalf of Visit Seattle.

    Published in print and at visitseattle.org

  • Sunset over the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, with trees and flowers in the foreground, promotional text and website for Explore Asheville.

    Explore Asheville

    The official 2025 visitor guide to Asheville, North Carolina. Published annually by Sagacity Media on behalf of Explore Asheville.

    Published in print and at exploreasheville.com

  • Cover of Aspen SoJourner magazine featuring skiing information, with a snowy mountain background and a ski lift, and the title 'Ski Town Secrets'.

    Aspen Sojourner magazine

    Aspen Sojourner celebrates Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley through compelling stories that explore the region’s abundance of outdoor activities and cultural events, its colorful local characters, and its rich history. 

    Published in print and at aspensojo.com