Writing Samples

Each of the written articles featured on this page began as an idea I pitched to an editorial team at IUP. After I was given the green light to research and write the piece, I worked with the photographer to capture the best visual images for the story. As a media and public relations professional, my writing adapts to the need of the client or the style of story that is requested. I write traditional news/press releases, in-depth question and answer pieces, photo essays, narratives and just about any other written form you can imagine. I have experience writing in AP and Chicago styles.

SANITIZING CAMPUS: A TRUE TEST

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This is a story I wrote about how IUP's Facilities Maintenance and Operations were carrying out the fight against COVID-19.

I also took the portrait of Larry Miller.

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IUP STUDENTS UNCOVER HISTORY

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This story made media headlines and was featured in Pennsylvania and in other states on various TV news channels, NPR radio stations and large newspaper outlets. During a summer dig, IUP anthropology students found evidence of an 8000-year-old civilization near the banks of the Conemaugh River.

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LOCAL CAMPERS BENEFIT FROM IUP STUDENTS

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This story is about a six-week summer day camp hosted by the Salvation Army and made possible by IUP students who use their passion for education to help stop students from the "summer slide" during the summer of 2020.

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ENGAGING COMMUNITY THROUGH POLICE TRAINING

This is an example of one of several in-depth question and answer pieces I did for IUP. The university wanted professors' own words to be the focus. I interviewed professor Abigail Adams twice and worked with her to capture her voice accurately and concisely for this piece about police training and her partnership with Indiana Borough Police.

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DOING MORE WITH LESS

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This is a photo essay where I collaborated with the photographer to achieve the desired outcome. The client wanted to show potential donors the equipment they needed to outfit a simulation laboratory. The finished product was image-heavy and text-light.

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