Featured Editing Project
I worked with the Child Welfare League of America and Dr. Michael J. Schultz to edit his 350-page book, Systems Consultation When Trauma Strikes: Stories of Hope, Collaboration, and Change.
The focus of the first round of editing was addressing the manuscript’s structure, organization, and storytelling to make sure Dr. Schultz’s ideas were grouped and presented logically, clearly, and in an engaging way for the multiple audiences he intended to reach. I also made recommendations for additional content, including chapter transitions, appendices, and endnotes. Further rounds of editing focused on line-level copyediting and refinement of the text.
The first edition of the book was published in the fall of 2021, and this year I edited nearly 80 pages of additional content for the second edition, published in April 2025.
Featured Design Project
Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence is a grassroots movement of educators across America whose mission is to empower its constituents and supporters to demand that communities are safe from gun violence.
I worked with the founders of Teachers Unify to create a new suite of logos for their primary 501(c)(3) organization and its affiliates.
The intention was for the logo to be bold, easy to read, and memorable. It also needed to hold its own among other well-known national anti-gun violence groups. I added angles within the words, reshaping some of the letters to move the viewer’s eye around the design and give it a unique touch. For colors, the client chose deep blue, dark golden yellow, and rich fuchsia, calling to mind the primary colors. The rebranding was part of Teachers Unify’s 2-year celebration and the launch of their new website.
A Sweet Design Win!
Last year, the Editorial Freelancers Association put out a call to its members to design some fun swag for the organization. Words and art together? That’s what I love most, so I had to give it a try. Finalists were chosen, members voted for their favorites, and my designs topped the list ~ so exciting!
Want to know more about the inspiration for the designs and how I got into freelancing?
