Education
2008
1982
Stanford University | Master of Liberal Arts
Oklahoma State University | Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Employment
2008 - Present
Convene Magazine, New York, NY
Deputy Editor, 2018-present
Director of Digital Content, 2013-2018
Senior Editor, 2008-2013
Convene is an award-winning print and digital magazine covering the international meetings and business events industry. In roles of increasing responsibility, I've participated in all phases of print and digital editorial production, including strategic planning and developing new departments and newsletters. I launched the magazine’s first social-media channels and participated in the creation of new research products. Represented
Convene at U.S. and international industry events.
2001 - 2007
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Editor, Stanford News Service
Wrote about faculty research in 30-plus departments and programs in Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences for internal and external audiences. Wrote weekly column and profiles of university staff for print and online communications.
1999 - 2000
The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK
Science Writer
Covered research, tech, and environmental topics for 200,000-circulation metropolitan daily newspaper, producing news stories, features, ad bi-weekly column. Awarded science-writing fellowship by the National Press Foundation in Washington, D.C.
1997 - 1999
World Neighbors, Oklahoma City, OK
Publications Director
Redesigned outreach communications for international NGO working in community development in 18 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Produced magazine-style donor newsletter; provided research and production assistance for external projects.
1995 - 1997
Oklahoma Department of Tourism, Oklahoma City, OK
Media Relations Manager
Developed and launched the first state travel industry newsletter. Wrote feature stories for distribution to magazines and newspapers and provided research and logistical support for U.S. and international journalists.
1987-1995
Oklahoma Today Magazine, Oklahoma City, OK
Senior Editor
Worked on all phases of magazine production for award-winning consumer magazine covering Oklahoma history, culture, and travel. Participated in planning for international magazine conference held in Oklahoma and in developing new products.
Publications & Skills
Books
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Author, Oklahoma: The Art of the State, Abrams, 1999
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Author: Oklahoma: Off the Beaten Path, Globe Pequot Press, 1996, updated 1998​​​
Digital Skills
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Proficient in InDesign, WordPress, and social-media platforms, and project management software, including Trello and Basecamp.