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Portfolio
Welcome to my work. Below you’ll find a selection of my writing across genres and formats–from stories that grip readers to content that informs and engages. Each piece reflects my commitment to storytelling, clarity, and creativity.
Investigative Reporting
Community Holds Developer Accountable
Community organizers challenged developer Paul McKee’s use of the historic Homer G. Phillips name on a new medical facility—amplifying resident voices, unpacking legacy and equity concerns, and spotlighting civic action in real time.
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People-First Story
Ken’s Recovery Journey: Overcoming a Vacation Injury
Saint Luke’s Patient Story
Ken suffered a back injury during his dream vacation, and expert care at Saint Luke’s Pain Clinic helped him return to an active, pain-free life.
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Human-Centered Articles
Mom & Daughter on Perseverance
An inspiring story of resilience and family support as Me’Kayla La’Shea Jones overcomes challenges to achieve her dreams.
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Culture-Driven Content
Entrepreneurship & Self-Care Insight
An inspiring, research-enriched piece that follows a stage-four cancer survivor and entrepreneur urging Black women business leaders to build self-care into their lives and careers — a powerful mix of personal journey and practical advice.
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Stories That Inspire
Finding Strength, One Step at a Time: Bonnie’s Surgical Recovery
Saint Luke’s Patient Story
Bonnie’s journey through surgery and rehabilitation highlights her resilience and the care she received to regain her independence.
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Community Profiles
A Christmas Gift of Life
A heart-moving profile of a local high school basketball coach who received a life-saving kidney transplant just in time for the holidays — blending community spirit, personal struggle, and uplifting human narrative.
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Audience-Focused Article
Introducing Pure Vibes, University City’s Newest Skincare Shop
A vibrant lifestyle story spotlighting a worker-owned skincare cooperative that opened its first storefront — showing how local business, product innovation, and community wellness intersect.
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Insights for Readers
Menopause, reimagined
New research showed how menopause affects Black women differently—from symptom severity to gaps in clinical care and awareness—offering readers vital context and understanding about an often‑overlooked health topic.
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Interested in Working Together?
Whether you need creative storytelling, engaging content, or thoughtful copy, I’d love to collaborate.