Writing for a Better World

CDAE Alum Works for Sustainable Agriculture at the Intervale Center

I wrote a profile article on Melanie Katz a graduate of the UVM Community Development and Applied Economics’ Public Communications program for the department’s semesterly newsletter. I prepared all interview questions, interviewed Melanie, as well as wrote and edited the article.

How You Can Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election

I authored this blog post in early 2020 while working on the Union for Reform Judaism’s Civic Engagement Campaign. The purpose of this article is to provide readers a variety of ways to become involved in the 2020 Presidential Election, in a non-partisan way. The intended audience is high school students, adults, and prominent movement leaders. The article includes valuable information and resources for readers to take immediate action.

Statement from NFTY in Response to the Deadly Shooting at Chabad of Poway

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Gun Violence, Antisemtism

This statement was my first experience with crisis communication before my tenure as NFTY Social Action Vice President. I worked with organization leaders to draft this statement appropriately highlighting the situation for both teen and adult audiences, while also providing readers an opportunity to feel connected and supported at this tragic time. We also offered readers the ability to act and make an impact in relation to this incident and others like it. Through my experience at NFTY, I learned how to execute crisis communication in an appropriate way with sympathy and compassion all while under pressure to meet very tight deadlines for posting. Statement co-authored with Zoe Turner.

This is Our Fight: What’s Next for NFTY’s Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Gun Violence

This blog post allowed meto reflect on the work NFTY has done to make the world a safer place and goals for the organization to achieve during my tenure as North American Social Action Vice President. I commented on her experience with gun violence and promises for the future of NFTY’s advocacy around making our world a safer place for everyone.