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EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2011
B.A. Public Policy Analysis, B.A. Political Science
Morehead-Cain Scholar, 2006-2011
AWARDS & HONORS
Truman Scholar
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 2010
Stegman Award for Policy Research & Advocacy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2011
National Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar of the Year
The Freedom Forum, 2006
National Runner-Up, High School Journalist of the Year
Journalism Education Association, 2006
Virginia High School Journalist of the Year
Journalism Education Association, 2006
Virginia High School Journalist of the Year
Virginia High School League, 2006
EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
Consultant, John S. & James L. Knight Foundation
January, 2011 - present
http://www.knightfoundation.org/
Conducting project to research and recommend public policy strategies for the Foundation in the media, journalism, and community information spaces. Analyzing grant progress reports and final reports for the Journalism program. Assessing grantees’ programmatic and financial progress relative to proposals and benchmarks.
Media/Civic Engagement Research and Blogging, Younger Thinking
January, 2009 - present
http://www.youngerthinking.com/
Researched and wrote 110-page research project on young people and their relationship with news media and civic life. Conducted follow-up projects comparing these trends in France and England, and analyzing editorial strategies for reaching young audiences. Currently blogging and writing on these topics.
Fellow, Emerging Media Research Council
January - April, 2011
http://www.theemrc.com/
Developed and led a research project on digital media’s impact on policymaking and politics in and around Capitol Hill. Researched and wrote on digital media trends and strategies, for company providing online consulting.
Senior Writer, The Daily Tar Heel
March - December, 2010
http://www.dailytarheel.com/
Previously served as multimedia editor. Produced multimedia packages for top-rated student newspaper, including a three-day written/video series on food issues, a student election guide, and coverage of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Trained and led multimedia staff of 20 student journalists.
Rapporteur, Knight Foundation Nonprofit News Roundtable
April, 2010
http://www.knightfdn.org
Served as rapporteur for and wrote report on roundtable meeting of nonprofit news organizations from around the country, hosted by the Knight Foundation in Austin, TX.
UNC Chapter Founder & Director, Strive for College
September, 2007 - April, 2010
www.striveforcollege.org
Assisted with the development and expansion of a national nonprofit that provides college advising and one-on-one mentoring to disadvantaged high school students through college-based chapters across the country. Directed marketing and local and national press outreach; recruited new chapter directors and assisted with chapter startup; worked with other senior staff members to implement growth strategy and bring organization to scale. Founded and directed UNC-Chapel Hill chapter.
Editorial Intern, The American Prospect | Washington, DC
May - August, 2009
www.prospect.org
Wrote blog posts and articles for nationally circulated magazine on public policy and politics; assisted Web editors with production and editing of the magazine’s online edition; fact-checked articles; reviewed manuscripts for publication in the magazine.
Communications Director, College Democrats of North Carolina
March, 2009- March, 2010
www.nccollegedemocrats.com
Managed outreach, public relations and press for statewide efforts of College Democrats of North Carolina. Led communication and relationships with chapters at colleges, organized statewide press outreach for programs including advocacy and issue events. Appointed to one-year term in March, 2009.
Field Organizer, Obama for America | Portland, ME
August - November, 2008
Responsible for organizing Cumberland and York counties, the two most populous in Maine, including Portland and surrounding areas. Assembled 14 teams of volunteer leaders and precinct captains in various towns across the counties; organized phonebanks in 12 towns, canvasses and GOTV efforts with more than 2,000 volunteer shifts for the general election.
Press Assistant, Obama for America | Raleigh, NC
April - May, 2008
Wrote talking points and press releases; managed radio outreach and interview booking; helped coordinate press trips and events for the candidate and surrogates; worked with media outlets to promote events and message for May 6 North Carolina primary.
Press Intern, Obama for America | Chicago, IL
February - July, 2008
As intern at national headquarters, booked candidate and surrogate interviews on radio stations in primary states; worked with members of the media for primary-state events; built press lists; transcribed interviews and monitored national political news.
Reviewer, Knight News Challenge | Miami, FL
January, 2008
www.newschallenge.org
Served as a final-round reviewer for the Knight News Challenge, a competition sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to sponsor innovation in journalism and find new ways to use technology to bring information to communities. We awarded 15 projects a total of $5 million.
Teacher, Breakthrough Collaborative | San Jose, CA
June - August, 2007
www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
Taught writing and college-planning to under-served 8th grade students at Breakthrough summer school in San Jose; wrote curriculum and lesson plans; led and worked with other teachers for community outreach.
Multimedia Editor, The Daily Tar Heel | Chapel Hill, NC
January - September, 2007
www.dailytarheel.com
Selected, trained, and directed 12-person multimedia staff; produced multimedia content for top-ranked daily student newspaper. Introduced HD video, podcasts and interactive features on a variety of topics from daily news to sports.
OTHER SKILLS
Visual Production & Design
New Media & Graphic Design - extensive experience with graphic and visual design; Web design; interactive and online media production, development and marketing.
Filmmaking - continuing experience with screenwriting, directing, filming, editing and production.
Software - expertise with: Apple Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suite and other software.
Languages
French | proficient (7 years education)
REFERENCES
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