Take a Closer Look

Here are a few content samples that span my roles at The Hartford, Quinnipiac University and a nonprofit based in Hartford, Connecticut. You'll find online stories developed directly and through a creative team, video production/editing and some communication strategy samples.

Digital Content Creation

Digital Content

The following samples appeared in websites and social media.

Nicole Dwyer '16, JD '19

Nicole Dwyer shaved a year off the accelerated 3+3 dual-degree program, graduating with a BA in political science and a Juris Doctor in just 5 years.

Greg Jones, JD '17

Police officer Greg Jones realized he could help more people with a law degree, so he completed his through Quinnipiac's part-time evening program.

Andrew Knott, JD '03

Andrew Knott, JD '03 pictured in his Cheshire office of Knott & Knott, LLC.

Michael Thorpe '19, MAT '20

The world needs more science educators, so Michael combined his BA in biology with a teaching degree from Quinnipiac University.

Education intern rises to the head of the class.

Marisa Laudano, MAT '17

During Marisa's final internship an unexpected teacher leave of absence gave her a chance to take on a leadership role in the classroom.

Virginia Lewis, Program Manager

Virginia Lewis is a long-time CPA employee and brings the same empathetic approach to leadership as working with program participants.

Donor supports people who are justice-involved

Donor Margaret Levy pictured and CPA Executive Director Beth Hines

Photographed at Celebrate Prison Arts 2023 fundraiser held at TheaterWorks Hartford.

Anne Stanback, CPA's former board chair

Anne Stanback reflects on her six years as CPA's board chair and discusses her hopes for the future of criminal justice reform.

Video Sandbox

Below are sample videos I created using PremierePro from the Adobe Creative Suite. The first is an interview with Claire Zick, improviser at Sea Tea Comedy that was developed for my MA in Interactive Media & Communications. The Elizabeth Park videos are for its Conservancy and the Tagliarini Chiropractic overview introduces new patients to the practice.

Brochures & eNews

Below are sample brochures created for Quinnipiac University in addition to a recruitment brochure, annual report and partner eNewsletter for a Hartford-based nonprofit.

Preceptor Brochure

A recruitment brochure tailored for community-based physicians who may teach med students. Includes the intrinsic benefits of teaching and the quality of Quinnipiac's medical students.

Ed Leadership Brochure

Speaks to the program of study and admission requirements for the school's diploma in Educational Leadership.

Recruitment brochure

An overview brochure to give prospective employees a recap of the impact and roles available at CPA, a nonprofit that serves adults and youth who are or were previously involved in the criminal justice system.

Annual Report

Developed to recap the 2021-22 fiscal year, capture key milestones and overall impact of Community Partners in Action.

Nonprofit eNews

A quarterly news bulletin for donors and friends of Community Partners in Action.

eNews sample content

Communication Strategy

The basis for clear communication is understanding the organization's goals, audiences and current vs desired perceptions/actions. Below is a recap of school-based key messages developed with input from faculty and students. The medical school student journey was developed to highlight the key touch points students have with Universities as they apply, accept and journey through four years of medical school.

QU Medical School Student Journey (continued)