Resume / CV

I’m a creative, analytical medical writer passionate about women’s health, perinatal health, reproductive health, mental & behavioral health, healthcare accessibility & inclusivity, and patient education.

Technical skills

Medical writing, technical writing, content strategy & design, UX writing, blog writing, researching, editing, and project management.

Experience

Content Designer/UX Writer, June 2021 – Present
Verily Life Sciences

Develop, edit, and manage content design for medical devices, health platforms, and clinical studies. Partner with the medical experts, behavioral scientists, product managers, UX designers, and UX researchers to assess the content needs for product and feature launches. Turn complex and potentially intimidating information into educational content that patients/users are excited to engage with and act upon. Build and manage vision for product voice and tone across a product. Create and implement narrative arcs across products.

Content Writer (Contract), February – March 2023
Ovia Health

Write 3 articles related to parenting and healthy at every size that will be published in Ovia health’s parenting app.

Content Project Lead, June – November 2021
Ovia Health

Project lead for body inclusivity content audit and content creation. The overarching goal was to address and prevent feelings of shame and guilt related to weight around fertility and pregnancy. My primary responsibilities included meeting with the clinical team to finalize language/dos and don'ts, reviewing existing content, incorporating necessary edits, and identifying content gaps.

Associate Copywriter, Jan 2019 – March 2021
Amwell
Go-to, in-house B2C copywriter for Amwell and its clients. Wrote copy for multiple channels including product, UX, website content, paid search, social, display ad copy, emails, push notifications, and blogs. Used extensive knowledge about the healthcare/medical space to shape content and brand voice.

Content Specialist, Oct – Dec 2019
Ovia Health
Wrote, edited, and published short medical and custom articles. Used my training and expertise in maternal and child health to assist with content creation.

Research Assistant, July – Nov 2018
Boston Medical Center
Enrolled 502 participants in a study concerning the ethics of compensating research participants. Administered interviews using Qualtrics Survey Software in OB/GYN and Family Medicine clinics. Conducted preliminary qualitative data analysis to present key findings and research study proposal.

Research Assistant, Sept 2016 – Dec 2017
Boston University School of Public Health
Consolidated and analyzed data using STATA on firearm homicide rates by race/ethnicity in the U.S. Completed a literature review about firearm homicide rates in the U.S. and wrote part of a journal publication.

Research Assistant, Sept 2016 – March 2017
Boston University School of Public Health
Conducted one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions to determine the social implications of vaping products. Designed survey methodologies and conducted market research to identify vaping materials used by young people.

Marketing/Copywriting Intern, May – Oct 2015
The Fantastical
Developed advertising campaigns for clients including Samuel Adams and Olympus. Wrote the scripts for two video spots for the Society of Grownups' "Don't Panic" campaign, which emphasized health and wellbeing as well as practical services for college graduates to use as they navigate adult life.

Education

Master in Public Health, May 2019
Boston University School of Public Health
Received a certificate in Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation (CAPDIE). Focused primarily on maternal and child health and patient advocacy.

Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communications, May 2016
Boston University College of Communication
Focused on sociology, creative writing, and campaign creation.

Volunteering & guest speaking

Guest speaker at three Google UX conferences, April, October, & November 2023
Google
Spoke about how to create an inclusive language guide from scratch and how to incorporate inclusive language into product content. All three talks focused on inclusive language in healthcare and how the principles apply across industries.

National virtual volunteer, community mobilization, June 2022 – November 2023
Planned Parenthood
Hosted four virtual teach-ins about how to destigmatize abortion through language.

Yoga teacher, July 2022 – January 2023
Hands to Heart Center - Yoga for the People
Teach yoga to those affected by addiction, poverty, and trauma in the greater Boston area.

Member of diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, Jan – March 2021
Amwell
Researching issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion at Amwell.

Member of Amwell cares, Oct 2020 – March 2021
Amwell
Planning fundraising events and collaborating with external organizations.

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