
Clear writing for critical conversations

About me
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a writer, editor, and content strategist passionate about telling stories that help communities learn, grow, and thrive. I specialize in thoughtful, engaging content that highlights the people, programs, and ideas making a real difference.
Most recently, I served as Executive Editor of Campus Safety magazine, a national publication and digital platform supporting K–12 schools, universities, and healthcare safety leaders. In that role, I helped shape the publication’s editorial strategy—planning coverage, identifying emerging topics, and developing content designed to inform and engage a professional audience.
My reporting has spanned a wide range of school safety and security topics, but what I find most meaningful is exploring the human side of those issues—student and staff wellness, leadership, policies and procedures, and the programs that support strong school and healthcare communities.
Although much of my experience is rooted in education and campus safety, the skills behind my work—clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and engaging storytelling—translate across many subjects and audiences. At the heart of what I do is creating content that informs, connects with readers, and helps organizations share their knowledge and expertise.
Portfolio
My portfolio highlights a range of work across news reporting, feature writing, interviews, research-driven articles, and multimedia content. I cover current events, translate complex topics into accessible insights, and collaborate with experts to bring important stories to life. From interviews and industry analysis to podcast conversations and timely news coverage, my work reflects a versatile approach to storytelling across formats.
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Category: Higher EducationCollege Therapy Dogs: What Are the Costs and Benefits?
Read more: College Therapy Dogs: What Are the Costs and Benefits?Ramona Washington, chief of the University of North Texas (UNT) Police Department, shares her experience with procuring a therapy dog, including associated costs and its benefits for both students and staff.
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UTHSC Modernizes Historic Campus with $30M Security Project
Read more: UTHSC Modernizes Historic Campus with $30M Security ProjectThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center embarked on a complete security overhaul to stand out from the competition.
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Category: K-12 Schools3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse Students
Read more: 3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse StudentsFamiliarizing yourself with common terminology and inclusive language is just one way to ensure gender diverse students feel safe and supported.
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Category: HealthcareThe State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves
Read more: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-HavesDr. Marissa Randazzo shares steps healthcare workers can take when they are confronted with a combative person, as well as free de-escalation resources.
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Category: HealthcareIs Your Hospital Prepared for Gang Violence and Injuries?
Read more: Is Your Hospital Prepared for Gang Violence and Injuries?A South Los Angeles hospital VP shares three crucial steps to managing gang member patients admitted for gang-related injuries.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsHow to Talk to Students About Gun Violence in Schools
Read more: How to Talk to Students About Gun Violence in SchoolsTeodora Pavkovic, a psychologist and parenting coach, offers tips for both school employees and parents on how to speak with kids and teens about school gun violence.
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Category: Higher EducationCollege Faculty Burnout: The Statistics and Solutions
Read more: College Faculty Burnout: The Statistics and SolutionsMore than 50% of college faculty and staff have considered quitting due to burnout, increased workload, and stress.
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Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?
Read more: Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?Here are nine practical scenarios in which a request is made to access student information. Would providing the data be a FERPA violation?
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Category: Higher EducationCampus Sexual Assault: How Sewanee Reduced Sexual Violence Against BIPOC
Read more: Campus Sexual Assault: How Sewanee Reduced Sexual Violence Against BIPOCSince the implementation of Sewanee’s C.P.R. in Action Initiative, sexual violence against students of color has dropped 26%.
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Category: Healthcare10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings
Read more: 10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their MeaningsAlthough at least 25 state hospital associations recommend plain language alerts, many facilities use these 10 color coded alerts.
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Category: Higher Education7 Hazing Tragedies That Spurred Harsher Anti-Hazing Laws in 9 States
Read more: 7 Hazing Tragedies That Spurred Harsher Anti-Hazing Laws in 9 StatesTim’s Law, inspired by the tragic hazing death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza, has been enacted in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Category: Higher EducationClery Act Compliance: Why Fines Are Getting So Big and How Colleges Can Avoid Them
Read more: Clery Act Compliance: Why Fines Are Getting So Big and How Colleges Can Avoid ThemKyle Norton, director of regulatory compliance at the Healy+ Group, and Jenn Scott, a regulatory compliance consultant, discuss common Clery Act violations and why the fines have gotten so big.