Written Word
Impactful communication requires clear, concise messaging to make any issue understandable. Below, you'll find examples of my written work across various formats, including op-eds, press releases, articles, and video scripts.
Deep dive into our latest research papers and whiteboards focusing on media trends.
Op-Eds
Explore persuasive arguments I helped craft for print and digital media. Read through these op-eds, which I successfully placed in prominent national and local outlets, below.
Medicaid Cuts
Immigration Raids
Government Shutdown
A featured commentary highlighting how proposed federal cuts to Medicaid threaten the health and well-being of vulnerable Texas children, and why protecting these vital healthcare safety nets is essential:
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Read Here - Dallas Morning News
A column highlighting our policy associate’s perspective as a first-generation American on how federal immigration raids cause collateral damage in local communities and why urgent policy reform is needed:
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Read Here - USA Today
A published op-ed highlighting our policy associate’s perspective on how government shutdowns jeopardize the stability and well-being of American children, and why ending these political impasses is vital to protecting the nation's youth:
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Read Here - The 74
Press releases must be concise, topical, and engaging to capture journalists' attention and secure media coverage. Explore the examples below to see how I successfully persuaded reporters to cover these pitched stories.
Media Advisories
Announcement
Event Promotion
Statement
A promotional announcement highlighting key executive leadership appointments to strengthen the organization's strategic capacity and elevate its mission for child well-being:
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A press release that effectively covers the who, what, when, where, and why of the Children’s Defense Fund's national training event to successfully attract reporters for coverage:
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An official statement delivering a strong reaction to current events, calling on the White House to halt federal militarized immigration enforcement in communities to protect the nation's children:
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Different platforms require tailored approaches to effectively capture audience attention. Read the writing samples below, which showcase my ability to write compelling content for both television and the web.
Video Packages & Web Articles
Classroom Comfort
Rising Seas
Dangerous Roads
An report detailing how soaring temperatures and widespread HVAC failures in DC public schools have left teachers and students sweltering, sparking mounting pressure on District leaders over building maintenance and administrative accountability:
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An investigative feature translating complex climate projections and scientific sea-level data into a story about families, vanishing history, and vulnerable infrastructure:
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A data-driven report analyzing years of collision metrics to pinpoint the most hazardous DMV roadways for bicyclists and pedestrians, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure reform:
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