
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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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.
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How Unified Video and Access Control Improves Campus Safety While Saving Money
Read more: How Unified Video and Access Control Improves Campus Safety While Saving MoneyJason Friedberg, commercial lead for education at Genetec, Inc., shares what campuses should be looking for in a unified system to help them reduce total cost of ownership while improving effectiveness.
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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: K-12 SchoolsSchool Counselor Shortages by State and Its Impact on Students
Read more: School Counselor Shortages by State and Its Impact on StudentsMental health care provider and school counselor shortages are significantly impacting children as they struggle with their mental health at alarming rates.
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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%.