WRITING SAMPLES

In my current role, I’m grateful for the opportunity to combine two of my greatest professional passions: storytelling through writing and storytelling through social media.

A variety of listicles I have written for MyVU, the university’s primary news and information resource, bring Vanderbilt’s top social media moments to the entire Vandy community.

LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD GROWS INTO SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY

A simple Girl Scout project to earn a badge quickly became much more when Sally’s granddaughter, Arielle, discovered a need for a hunger-relief program in Louisville.

HELPING HANDS NETWORK FEEDS COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDES A LISTENING EAR

Inside an old church in the heart of Waynesburg, you’ll find Helping Hands Network, a pillar of hope with the community. From the outside, there is not much that sets this building apart from the others on the street. But from the inside, it’s clear to see why this place is so special.

KENT STATE POLICE DOG COCO CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

INSPIRIED BY BROTHER, KENT STATE STUDENT LEADS IN WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION

Senior integrated language arts major Maxwell Rees didn’t hesitate to audition when he heard about the chance to be in one of his favorite plays. For Rees, it was more than just being in the spotlight; it was about shining a spotlight on autism and its effects on individuals, their families and the community.