One of my strengths is my grasp of complex information and interpreting it in a way that the general public will understand.
Summaries of international research results
I wrote project impact stories for the International Development Group’s website content based on their project reports from experts in the field. RTI International, March – September 2023.
Advancing Education in Honduras
Improving Nutrition and Resilience in Ethiopia
Strengthening Resilience of Energy Systems in the Caribbean
Antiracism history
I wrote, illustrated and self-published a zine that profiles the lives of Sarah and Angelina Grimké. The sisters were born in the early 1800s, rejected slavery, and left their wealthy family’s South Carolina plantation to become Quakers and abolitionists.
This outspoken duo publicly discussed and published ideals that were ahead of their time. As a white person, I found their story inspirational and hope it will help others who are working for racial equity and justice. The Nancydraws Shop on Etsy.com, January 2023.
Antiracist Ancestors: The Sisters Grimké
Profiles of people behind the research of a rare genetic disease
For this assignment, I conducted interviews with scientists and a Malan Syndrome Foundation representative to report about this rare disease and UNC’s plan to research treatment options. University of North Carolina Development Office. UNC.edu, November 16, 2022.
UNC-Chapel Hill awarded funding for study of Malan Syndrome
Life science history
“Elion Drive and Hitchings Way, which intersect in Hub RTP’s retail and residential district, are named after Gertrude B. Elion and Dr. George H. Hitchings, health science teammates who began their groundbreaking research in 1944 at the U.S. headquarters of Burroughs Wellcome in Tuckahoe, New York and later, Research Triangle Park.” RTP.org, March 1, 2022.
Inside Hub RTP: Street Name Stories, Elion and Hitchings
Press release
“The Research Triangle Foundation (RTF), the organization tasked with the administration and stewardship of Research Triangle Park, today announced the promotion of two staff members after their exemplary contributions to the growth of the Foundation over the past several years.” RTP.org, August 2021.
Research Triangle Foundation announces additions to leadership team (Link unavailable, please request sample.)
Brand promotion and process details
This article is an account of my experience at a pasta-making class during a vacation to Italy which I had booked through BonAppetour.com. The company noticed an increase traffic after it was posted and requested permission to publish it on their site. Etsy New York Team, May 30, 2016
I Learned to Make Fresh Pasta in Italy
Travel itinerary article
An independent retailer in Brooklyn, NY offered a space in their expertly-curated store to sell my artwork. I created this activity guide for the neighborhood to entice potential customers to visit the shop and nearby businesses. Nancydraws.com, July 21, 2015
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