Health

Writing

Health and mental health nonprofits do life-saving work, but too often, the power of that work gets lost in reports filled with statistics instead of stories. In donor relations, numbers matter. But stories are what move people to act.

I specialize in writing story-driven fundraising content for nonprofits in the health and mental health space.

From annual report features to letters of appeal, I help organizations connect donors to the heart of their mission through the lived experiences of patients, doctors, caregivers, and communities.

With a background in both medical writing and nonprofit development writing, I bring more than a decade of experience telling human-centered stories that are rooted in fact, emotionally resonant, and aligned with your fundraising goals.

✅ Health-focused storytelling: I've contributed more than thirty articles to Health Union’s online health communities and served as both a writer and community moderator for inflammatoryboweldisease.net.

I have written articles for Men’s Health, Next Avenue, and Autism Parenting Magazine, among others.

My nonfiction titles for teens and young adults have tackled complex topics including behavioral health, women’s health, addiction, and recovery.

✅ Fundraising materials that inspire action: I’ve written donor communications, including case statements, appeal letters, and thought leadership for organizations in the health, education, disability, and food insecurity space.

I know how to turn data and personal experiences into compelling narratives that donors remember and respond to. A proponent of trauma-informed storytelling, I write from a place of deep respect for both those sharing their stories and your nonprofit's audience.

✅ A collaborative, deadline-driven partner: Clients describe me as a talented writer who handles sensitive health-related topics with accuracy and care. I’m praised for my research skills, creative storytelling, and editorial professionalism.

I can help you uncover the real stories behind your mission and write content that deepens donor trust, strengthens relationships, and keeps your cause top of mind.

As your partner in fundraising story strategy, I can provide:

Annual Reports
Appeal Letters
Case Studies
E-Books + Downloadable Resources
Newsletters
Landing Pages
Email Sequences
Thought Leadership

If you're looking for a fundraising writer who understands both the science and the soul of your work, reach out!

SELECTED WORK

CAN MUSIC HELP A CHILD WITH AUTISM COPE
WHEN STUCK AT HOME?

aUTISM pARENTING mAGAZINE

  • In this article for Autism Parenting Magazine, I discuss how music can offer comfort and community during times of stress, such as the COVID-19 lockdown.

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected
tHE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE YOUTH

TOGETHERWELL MAGAZINE

  • This article for TogetherWell looks at the toll the COVID-19 pandemic took on young people and offers tips for helping them cope.

HAND DEXTERITY and DIABETES self-CARE?
TYPE2DIABETES.COM

  • This piece for type2diabetes.com explores the causes of–and treatment for–diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy.

hOW dO YOU DIAGNOSE CROHN’S DISEASE
IN A CHILD?

INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET

  • In this piece for inflammatory bowel disease.net, I discuss the difficult journey to getting the proper diagnosis of Crohn’s disease for my young son.

What is pELVIC FLOOR Rehabilitation?
INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET

  • This post for inflammatoryboweldisease.net explores easing IBD symptoms using behavioral treatment programs, including pelvic floor rehabilitation.

5 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST
GUEST APPEARENCE?

TOGETHERWELL

  • In my piece for TogetherWell, I dove into how therapists can master podcast appearances to boost their practice. It's a condensed guide —offering a roadmap for using podcasts as a powerful marketing tool to engage potential clients and establish authority.

MANAGING DIET CHANGES FOR A CHILD
wITH cROHN’S

INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET

  • In this article for inflammatoryboweldisease.net, I offer a parent’s perspective on changing a child’s diet to reduce symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR
A COLONOSCOPY

INFLAMMATORYBOWELDISEASE.NET

  • In this article for inflammatoryboweldisease.net, I offer my suggestions for helping your child through the difficult process of preparing for a colonoscopy.

WHAT IS POSTPARTUM
ANXIETY?
MENTAL-HEALTH-COMMUNITY.COM

  • A look the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum anxiety for mental-health-community. com

HOW FAMILY THERAPY CAN HELP PEOPLE
WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

MENTAL-HEALTH-COMMUNITY.COM

  • A look at the design, goals, and impact of family-focused therapy for those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones.

what happens when you eat only ultra-processed food for a month?
MENshealth.COM

  • Scott Hickle, the co-founder of Throne, a device that uses a downward-facing camera attached to your toilet to track your gut health and hydration, ate only ultra-processed food for 30 days. He wanted to track how this drastic change in diet would affect his health and mood. He was surprised by the results!

living with late-onset rheumatoid arthritis
nextavenue.org

  • About one-third of rheumatoid arthritis patients are sixty or over. In this article for Next Avenue, I dig into diagnosing and treating the condition, as well as the hope for new ways of managing the disease in the future.