Writing Samples

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Department of Internal Medicine (October 2018- Present)

Since October of my freshman year, I have produced 120+ articles for the Department of Internal Medicine’s news website Making the Rounds. I’ve selected a few samples of my work below.

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

I produced a number of articles and press releases for to announce grants and events happening within the College. This includes two articles in the 2021 DEI Annual Report including Dayanna Martinez-Soto’s profile pages 24-27 and “Hard Conversations, Deep Respect” on pages 28-33.

NWP Professor Melissa Febos’s book lights up the media in 2021

Polumbaum publishes book about her father’s award-winning photojournalism

Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz book wins prestigious award from National Communication Association

Introduction to Multimedia Class (Fall Semester 2019)

In fall of sophomore year, I completed an Introduction to Multimedia Class. We produced written news articles, video news reels, audio interviews and photo galleries.

Daily Iowan (September 2019-October 2019)

Due to schedule conflicts, I was only able to work for the Daily Iowan for a month, but during that month, I got to cover some great stories happening on the University of Iowa campus.

Waukee Community School District (September 2017-July 2018)

During my time as the Strategic Communications Intern for the Waukee Community School District, I wrote press releases for school events and grants. I have included a few samples below.

Waukee APEX Attends STEM Day

South Middle School Students Plan for the Future With City of Waukee Staff

Holly Showalter Receives I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award

Waukee Students Receive Belin-Blank Recognition

Waukee High School Students Attend Global Youth Institute

Student Raise Money for New Technology Tools at Eason Elementary