Selected Editorial Work
A selection of edited and published work focused on translating complex history, policy, and research into clear, audience-centered narratives.
Using Oral Histories as Tools for Financial Education
Smithsonian Voices
Role: Assigning Editor & Lead Editor
Assigned and shaped this story from pitch through publication, collaborating with the writer to refine focus, structure, and narrative clarity. Guided multiple rounds of revision and worked with visuals and publishing teams to prepare the piece for release.
How Chef Elena Terry Revisited Heritage Seeds to Cultivate Hope
Smithsonian Voices
Role: Writer & Editor
Pitched, reported, wrote, and edited a feature on Ho-Chunk chef Elena Terry’s use of ancestral seeds for cultural preservation and community healing. Attended the public event to report on the story firsthand and secured visual assets for publication. Shaped the piece from concept through revision, bringing together interviews and research into an accessible narrative for a broad audience.
Using Data to Strengthen Connections and Communities: CalWORKs and Child Welfare Services
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education - Human Services
Role: Writer & Editor
Reported and wrote a feature on how data-sharing between government programs can improve outcomes for families within the social safety net. Translated technical policy and bureaucratic data into a clear, approachable narrative for public-sector leaders and social service providers. Focused on framing the story around human impact to ensure complex systems were presented accurately and clearly.
The Challenge of Metadata in Uncovering Women’s History
Smithsonian Voices
Role: Editor
Edited a subject-matter expert’s exploration of how metadata—the way we label and categorize information—affects the discoverability of women’s history. Worked with the author to clarify the story's structure and translate technical concepts, ensuring the piece balanced deep research with an approachable tone.
Pictures of Belonging Reveals Hidden Stories of Japanese American Artists
Smithsonian Voices
Role: Writer & Editor
Reported and wrote a feature on Pictures of Belonging, an exhibition highlighting the overlooked contributions of Japanese American artists. Synthesized historical research and curatorial context into a clear narrative for a general audience, with an emphasis on identity, memory, and belonging.
Every Coin Tells a Story: Althea Gibson’s Family Reflects on Her Legacy
Smithsonian Voices
Role: Lead Editor
Edited and shaped an interview-based narrative featuring reflections from Althea Gibson’s family, working with the contributor to weave personal memory with historical context. Focused on structure and tone to make the piece engaging while maintaining historical accuracy.