
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 EducationHow Should These Clery Act Crimes Be Classified in Your ASR?
Read more: How Should These Clery Act Crimes Be Classified in Your ASR?Would these scenarios, pulled from the Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting, count as Clery Act crimes?
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How Common Are Female School Shooters?
Read more: How Common Are Female School Shooters?One research center says it has been 45 years since a juvenile female took multiple lives in a school shooting.
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Category: Higher EducationHuman Trafficking on College Campuses: What It Looks Like and Resources for Police, Students
Read more: Human Trafficking on College Campuses: What It Looks Like and Resources for Police, StudentsMaraya Lasinsky, chief advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, discusses human trafficking on college campuses and available resources for both campus police and students.
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Category: Healthcare3 Ways to Stop Nurse Bullying at Your Healthcare Facility
Read more: 3 Ways to Stop Nurse Bullying at Your Healthcare FacilityIn one study, over 50% of nursing students reported seeing or experiencing nurse-on-nurse bullying during their clinical rotations.
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Category: Higher EducationNationwide Cell Phone Outage Highlights Need for Multiple Emergency Communications Systems
Read more: Nationwide Cell Phone Outage Highlights Need for Multiple Emergency Communications Systems“We can’t depend only on an app for students’ safety,” one person wrote on a petition to install emergency call boxes at the University of Georgia after a student was murdered.
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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: K-12 SchoolsHow to Improve School Bus Safety Through Training and Technology
Read more: How to Improve School Bus Safety Through Training and TechnologyIncluding bus drivers in school safety planning and equipping school buses with available technologies can improve safety for all.
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Category: HealthcareWilliam Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service
Read more: William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer ServiceCalvin Millar, manager of public safety and parking services for William Osler Health System, shares how he determined prioritizing customer service was the most effective way to mitigate violence.
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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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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: K-12 SchoolsSchool Swatting Threats: How Common Are They and What Do They Cost Taxpayers?
Read more: School Swatting Threats: How Common Are They and What Do They Cost Taxpayers?In just one month in 2023, at least 210 swatting threats were made against K-12 schools, according to one researcher.
