Writing Portfolio Highlights
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The Importance of a
Period-Inclusive Workplace
The side effects of periods, especially when compounded by underlying conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can be debilitating. Cramps, bloating, fatigue and nausea can hinder your ability to think clearly and be productive at work.
1 in 4 Americans Are Disabled—and They Deserve Intimate Relationships
We should not only include, but celebrate, people with disabilities in conversations about sex and intimacy.
PCOS and Post-COVID-19 Symptom Severity
Research suggests that chronic inflammation, a common feature of metabolic conditions, may be a risk factor for developing long COVID.
Through the Fire Inside: AFI in 5 Songs
AFI, an acronym for “A Fire Inside,” has been my favorite band for nearly 15 years. There’s nothing I love more than a group whose sound ebbs and flows with the times, and for 30 years AFI’s music has done just that.
Perpetually Snubbed: Why the Underdog Horror Genre Deserves More Recognition from the Academy
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m more than a little biased in my love for horror. After a rocky start, watching horror films eventually became one of my favorite father-daughter bonding activities.
Texas Cities Infographic
A mock informational graphic showing the fastest growing cities in Texas from 2020 to 2023 with all original copy and design.
An Ode to My Spotify Top 5
Every December, Spotify users get to reflect on the past year with their personal Spotify “Wrapped” stories. Spotify compiles interesting (and sometimes embarrassing) information for each user, including favorite artists, most-jammed songs and genre trends for the year.
11 Common Grammar Mistakes You Probably Make — And That’s Okay
On grammar education, dialect, and code switching.
Resiliency, Choice, and the Darkness Behind the “Feel-Good” Story
Resiliency: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.
After Dark Dance Studios
A mock website for a fictional adult sensual dance studio with all original copy and design.
Review: Jordan Chiles’ electric floorwork energy does justice to long-respected gymnastics team
Her perfect-10 floor routine embodies the excellence of UCLA gymnastics and earns her an 8th Big Ten Conference Gymnast of the Week Award.
Uhland Fall Festival Poster
A mock poster for a local fall festival with all original copy and design.
Unholy Moments
A reflection on Winter Storm Uri’s devastation of Texas and its effects on trust in public systems.
On Your “Health Concerns” For Internet Strangers
You aren’t actually concerned about the health of strangers. You just don’t like seeing fat bodies — and it’s not your fault.
Égalité Event Email
An email announcement for the Razorfish Égalité, an organization that promotes LGBTQA+ acceptance in the workplace, virtual happy hour series.
Letting Go of What I Thought I Looked Like
And embracing what I ACTUALLY look like is an ongoing process, but I like to think I’m getting there.
“…have a seat. I’ll handle it.”
—Me, angrily, in “Perpetually Snubbed: Why the Underdog Horror Genre Deserves More Recognition from the Academy”