Writing + Editing
Your story is the foundation of your brand so it’s important to get it right. From launching big news across major publications to sharing small wins on social media, I work closely with clients create thoughtfully branded copy that communicates mission + message with clarity + conviction.
My featured press releases, news articles, blog posts + academic papers are linked below. Ghostwriting + whitepaper examples are available on request.
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World's first, satellite-based monitoring system goes global to help save coral reefs
Scientists discover ocean 'surface slicks' are nurseries for diverse fishes
Mapping corals from the sky guides reef conservation
Restoring degraded tropical forests generates big carbon gains
Joint ASU-Hawaii state study reveals long-term human impacts on reef fish
Sea surface temperature has a big impact on coral outplant survival
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Airborne mapping sheds light on climate sensitivity of California redwoods
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Catching up with marine scientist, Shawna Foo
Carbon declines in fragmented forests
Climate change and California’s coastal redwoods
Long-term human impacts on reef fish in Hawaii
Announcing a Global Safety Net for biodiversity and climate
ASU scientists find widespread evidence of carbon declines in tropical forest edges
A new way to map and monitor the world’s coral reefs
Linking landscape evolution with foliar traits in Bornean forests
Sea temperatures and reef restoration survival
Active restoration accelerates the carbon recovery of human-modified tropical forests
Mapping corals from the sky guides reef conservation
ASU working to save Hawaiian coral reefs during onset of new ocean heatwave
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Tambopata: Where forest conservation and opportunity meet
Your name here: auctioning the naming rights to new species to fund conservation
Low crop prices means time is ripe for new forest protection programs
Time for a checkup: researchers examine the health of lowland tapirs
A weed by any other name: remnant shrubs and trees play vital role in regenerating forests
Scientists urge U.S. to honor restoration commitment in Hawaii
Tropical soundscapes offer clues to forest and animal community health
Researchers, locals work together to save Ethiopia’s ‘church forests’
Local people are not the enemy: real conservation from the frontlines
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Now.Space was an online publication by Tencent America that is now archived.
The Milky Way’s dust bunnies are now mapped in 3D
The Canary Islands might be the new home for a 30-meter telescope
The final countdown: Dr. Jared Espley on Juno’s epic journey to Jupiter
Behind the construction of the world’s largest telescope
China’s quantum communication satellite launch
New Horizons + surprises: an interview with Dr. Summers
NuSTAR’s new view of Andromeda’s X-ray binaries
Imagining Mars with Dr. Villanueva
Testing tools for Mars on Earth: an interview with Dr. Heldmann
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A few kind words
“Heather was fantastic at creating and distributing content about the research activities of the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science at ASU. She expertly managed the wide dissemination of information on various social media platforms. Her wise management of that communication helped us reach a large audience, informing others about the results but also the work that goes into making scientific discoveries.”
— David Knapp, Remote Sensing Engineer
“Heather really helped us set the tone for our space portal website, Now.Space. She built a strong team of freelance writers and kept everything on budget and on schedule. She also showed her expertise in social media, understanding the different strengths and weaknesses of each platform, and developed strategies for each accordingly. Heather's creativity and detail-orientation were essential for success with these projects.”
— Trista Wang, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
“Heather managed the press release for one of my publications on hydrologic determinants of redwood distributions in California. She did an outstanding job distributing the research to high-profile outlets and diverse audiences, and translating the intricacies of my scientific descriptions of the work into a high-level summary that was both accessible and accurate. And, it was a joy to work with her!”
— Emily Francis, Postdoctoral Fellow
“Heather was my intrepid editor for nearly a year, and I could not recommend her enough. Not only was she open to trying all sorts of ideas, she always gave any feedback with a positive note, too, which is always immensely appreciated. Working for her was an uplifting experience: I wanted to be a better writer under her leadership, and I was gently pushed to learn more about each topic I covered under her wing. Heather is friendly, ambitious, and intensely smart.”
— Kasia Galazka, Content Marketing Manager