UX Writing &
Storytelling
I can shape ideas into words, from UX writing to interviews to storytelling. Content created with simplicity, clarity, and flow allows readers to get to where they need to be without getting frustrated or confused.
I have written and edited content for health tech, conservation, and education. My writing style is short, sweet, and to the point.
Feature Interviews
The Mountaineers
While wearing multiple hats during my time as a Creative Design Manager at The Mountaineers, I had the opportunity to share the stories of outdoor athletes and enthusiasts.
Alex Honnold - A World-View Climber
Alex Honnold is arguably the most famous climber in the world right now - and also the most humble. Read about his path to fame and the people he's helped along the way through his foundation work. I interviewed Alex and wrote this article for the 2015 summer Mountaineer magazine.
Your Go-to Adventure Buddy
In this interview with Andre Gougisha, we find out what it means to move to the Pacific Northwest from New Orleans and embrace outdoor adventure. I interviewed Andre and wrote this article for the 2016 spring Mountaineer magazine.
​
A Climbing Proposal on the Summit of Denali
Every year, around 1,000 climbers attempt to summit Denali, with a success rate averaging 50%. Many Mountaineers members have been to the summit, including Charles Crenchaw in 1964, the first African-American to climb Denali. In June of 2016, Evan Moses of the Everett branch summited the peak with a private party of four. I interviewed Evan and wrote this article for the 2017 winter Mountaineer magazine.
​
Two Girls in the Mountains
Meet Aisha and Anisah - two young Mountaineers with nothing but enthusiasm when they hit the trail. I interviewed these amazing young outdoor enthusiasts along with their father, Hakim while also spending time with them on the trail and capturing the day on film. This story was published in the 2017 winter Mountaineer magazine.
​
A World to Explore and a Community to Inspire
Sandeep Nain's life centers around two things: adventure and generosity. He likes to explore and he also likes to share his adventures with others, which brought him to The Mountaineers. Sandeep started Miyar Adventures, and like his life journey, it's a unique company with an intriguing back-story. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandeep and sharing his story in the 2017 fall Mountaineer magazine.
​
Post-Surgery Summits: The Resilience of Body and Brain
Tess Wendel was 24-years old when she was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma. It’s a brain tumor that grows in the space surrounding the hearing and balance nerve. Tess was a dancer, a backpacker, and had just started her job at The Mountaineers, excited to get into climbing. Prior to that, she was a park ranger in the North Cascades. A brain tumor — especially one that affects balance — could devastate her active lifestyle. I interviewed Tess and documented her amazing journey in the 2018 winter Mountaineer magazine.
​
Media Content Design:
We Are Mountaineers
I helped create the content for this video that shares the 100+ year history of The Mountaineers. Bonus cameo: at 1:56, I am on the far right on the summit of Unicorn Peak.