Blog Profiles
As a long-time blog writer, profiles are often the most challenging—and fun—pieces to create. I enjoy connecting with organization partners and customers to discover what make their story unique and how I can capture their energy in the piece. As a content pro, profiles lend themselves to be used in multiple ways, pulling out various angles that appeal to different audiences.
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras blog
Remembrance of Bassist and Educator Richard Davis
This piece was written for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, where renowned bassist and educator Richard Davis had been a founding member as a high school player. As one of CYSO’s most accomplished alumni, the article explored Davis’ history with the organization and his legacy as a highly-respected professional musician and beloved educator.
Read the article or view on CYSO’s website.
Taproot Foundation blog
Taproot team members on the impact of AmeriCorps service
Taproot Foundation connects nonprofits in need with pro bono consultants. After discovering that a large portion of the Taproot team were former AmeriCorps members (myself included), I decided to explore how national service impacted individuals’ career trajectories and their decision to work in the pro bono ecosystem.
Read the article or view on Taproot’s website.
Taproot Foundation blog
Profile of Nonprofit and Volunteer Writer Who Created Skits to Raise Parkinson’s Awareness
This feature profiled a somewhat unlikely pair: a nonprofit serving South Asian immigrants in Minnesota and a Hollywood comedy writer. The pair collaborated on a series of skits to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, drawing from personal experience for both the writer and the organization’s executive director.
Read the article or view on Taproot’s website.