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Writings
Clear, intentional writing that supports storytelling and communication goals.
20 YEARS, 20 STORIES
20 Years, 20 Stories was a commemorative booklet created for YouthBuild Lake County’s 20th Anniversary Spring Benefit, highlighting alumni stories from nearly every year of the organization’s history. The project required extensive research across internal databases, collaboration with current and former staff, and outreach through multiple communication channels to reconnect with alumni and conduct in-depth interviews.
I managed the project end to end, shaping the narrative structure, conducting interviews, writing and editing each story, and ensuring accuracy across timelines and outcomes. The final booklet served as both a historical record and a storytelling centerpiece for the anniversary event.
Read The 20 Years 20 Stories BookletI managed the project end to end, shaping the narrative structure, conducting interviews, writing and editing each story, and ensuring accuracy across timelines and outcomes. The final booklet served as both a historical record and a storytelling centerpiece for the anniversary event.
LEADERSHIP LETTERS
I write leadership letters and talking points on behalf of YouthBuild Lake County’s Executive Director for Annual Reports, Impact Reports, donor communications, and public-facing materials. This work requires translating organizational priorities, data, and outcomes into a clear, authentic voice that reflects leadership intent while remaining accessible to varied audiences.
Each piece is developed through close collaboration, careful editing, and alignment with broader messaging goals, ensuring consistency across platforms and publications.
Each piece is developed through close collaboration, careful editing, and alignment with broader messaging goals, ensuring consistency across platforms and publications.
I write and distribute press releases announcing major milestones, program launches, funding awards, and organizational updates. This includes identifying newsworthy angles, crafting clear and accurate releases, and coordinating timing to maximize pickup. My work has resulted in coverage across a range of local and regional outlets, helping extend YouthBuild Lake County’s reach and reinforce credibility with stakeholders, partners, and funders.
ANNUAL REPORTS
I serve as the editorial lead for YouthBuild Lake County’s annual reports, overseeing content development from initial concept through final approval. My role includes outlining narrative structure, writing and editing copy, conducting interviews with participants and alumni, and ensuring stories, data, and messaging align clearly and accurately.
I also coordinate closely with program and finance teams to verify outcomes and statistics, manage internal review cycles, and maintain strict production timelines. The 2022 Annual Report was recognized by WholeWhale and featured in 14+ Excellent Nonprofit Annual Reports by Laura Clevenger, highlighting its storytelling and clarity.
I also coordinate closely with program and finance teams to verify outcomes and statistics, manage internal review cycles, and maintain strict production timelines. The 2022 Annual Report was recognized by WholeWhale and featured in 14+ Excellent Nonprofit Annual Reports by Laura Clevenger, highlighting its storytelling and clarity.