About Ember
I’m a Virginia-based writer/editor who specializes in long-form content. With two degrees in writing and six years of professional experience working with government agencies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions, I’ll help you create and sharpen the stories that center your community around your mission within the guidelines of your brand.
Scroll down to see an abbreviated résumé and samples of my work!
My Professional Storyline
January 2025
Established Ember Ink Writing & Editing Services.
October 2022 – December 2024
Worked as the Communications Manager for the Shenandoah National Park Trust.
May 2021 – September 2022
Worked as Communications Consultant with Van Houten Consulting on contract with the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program.
May 2022
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from James Madison University with a Masters degree in Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication.
Taught the freshman writing course.
December 2019 – August 2020
Worked as a Communications Fellow for the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program.
June – November 2019
Worked as an Interpretation & Education Ranger in Shenandoah National Park.
May 2019
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Messiah College with a Bachelors degree in English Writing & Literature and a minor in Psychology. I spent three of those years working as a Writing Tutor.
Giving a Bear Talk as a Ranger at Shenandoah National Park in 2019.
My Work
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Samples from my time at the Shenandoah National Park Trust.
2024 Impact Report
Annual report including mission-aligned impact narratives, donor features, program statistics, financial reports, and a donor roll.
Summer Newsletter
Narrative project/ program updates, event calendar, and donor feature.
2023 Impact Report
Annual report including mission-aligned impact narratives, donor features, program statistics, financial reports, and a donor roll.
2025 Project Field Guide
Comprehensive but concise descriptions of all funded projects.
Landscape Legacies
Trifold program brochure for distribution to donors.
Art in the Park Program
Trifold event brochure with brief program descriptions.
Samples from my time at the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program.
Wheels to Water: Accessible Recreation on the Saluda River
Water in the Desert: A Grassroots Movement to Protect the Virgin River
NPS Community Assistance Guide
Contributing author/editor