My Communications Portfolio
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I co-authored the 2024 MIT Press book “Computing the Future” with the director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), Professor Daniela Rus.
Covered by multiple MIT blogs, the book takes readers on a journey through the last decade of innovation in computer science.
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As editor-in-chief of the alumni magazine for a top-10 liberal-arts college (Pomona College in California), I project-manage multiple freelance writers, designers and illustrators to produce multiple 60-page issues each year.
Specific stories of mine:
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As head of communications at MIT's largest research lab, I supervised a web redesign that involved writing, editing and overseeing the creation of more than 150 pages of targeted content for key audiences, including major website sections related to…
As communications manager for Brandeis International Business School I led a web redesign that included developing more than 400 pages of targeted content for key audiences, including major website sections related to…A new “World Ready” branding campaign
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I have developed and implemented strategic communications plans for a range of clients, including MIT, Cornell University and Brandeis University.
I have helped with communications strategy and related copy for a range of clients, including…
a meta-review on digital medicine developed by researchers at Harvard, Duke, Tufts and Mount Sinai
a cybersecurity paper on critical government infrastructure with Joel Brenner, former inspector general and senior counsel at the National Security Agency (NSA)
I have been invited to give talks on strategy, public relations, social media and other communications topics at conferences for Harvard University, Boston University, the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and HOW Design.
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Below is a sampling of stories written for MIT, Cornell University, the New York Times, the Boston Globe and the World Economic Forum, among other outlets.
AI/Machine Learning
MIT News: “To self-drive in the snow, look under the road”
MIT News: “Smarter training of neural networks”
Economics & Finance
Brandeis Magazine: “Cracking the Cultural Code”
Brandeis NOW: “Brandeis IBS conference focuses on municipal markets”
Healthcare
The New York Times, “Dr. John Sarno, 93, Dies; Best-Selling Author Tied Pain to Anxieties”
MIT News, “Algorithm reduces use of riskier antibiotics for UTIs”
World Economic Forum, “Using AI to predict breast cancer and personalize care”
Policy/Government
Cornell University: “NYC Mayors, Cornell Presidents Celebrate 10 Years of Cornell Tech”
Brandeis Magazine: “Patrick kicks off U.S.-Israel Summit at Brandeis IBS”
Robotics
MIT News: “Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs”
MIT News: “This robot helps you lift objects — by looking at your biceps”
MIT News: “How to control robots with brainwaves and hand gestures”
CybersecurityCornell University: “Computer-security researchers aim to prevent tech abuse”
MIT News: “Helping companies prioritize cybersecurity investments”
MIT News: “Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals”
Arts/Culture
Slate Magazine, “The Vegas Strip Steak: Is a cut of meat really eligible for a food patent?”
Boston Globe, “Johnny D’s celebrates 40 years of down-home music and memories”
New York University: “alumni profile: tour guide / poet Speed Levitch”
Sustainability
MIT News: “Less-wasteful laser-cutting with ‘Fabricaide’”
MIT News: “Robots that can sort recycling”
Pomona College Magazine profile of sustainable farmer Severine Fleming
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Successful PR pitches to media outlets
Op-edsEmail me individually for examples of op-eds I have ghostwritten for senior MIT leaders in Axios, the Boston Globe, the Economist, the Financial Times and WIRED.
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I have spearheaded multiple successful viral social media efforts at CSAIL, including…
promoting the work of then-PhD student Katie Bouman on helping develop the first-ever image of a black hole, prompting 5.5 million impressions and reposts from Kamala Harris and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.
viral campaigns that involved coordinating dozens of influencers to make hashtags trend, such as #CodingIn6Words (1.5m+ engagements) & #ProgrammingIn6Words (1m+ engagements)