Portfolio
I'm an experienced reporter with a background in the international development, educational, and nonprofit sectors.
I live in Bogota, Colombia, where I work with nonprofits on their communications issues. Key organizations I work with here include Ashoka Colombia, Somos CaPAZes, and La Escuela de Justicia Comunitaria at the Universidad Nacional.
I also write for U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in addition to other clients. A multimedia journalist, my photos have been used by the World Health Organization and nonprofits like Awamaki.
With more than seven years of reporting experience, I'm used to deadlines and able to consolidate research and background quickly to form a highly readable, interesting story. For relevant examples, please see: Profiles.
My educational background includes coursework in the Master of International Development program at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. I also hold a B.A. in Professional Writing and Biological Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University.
| WRITING AND
EDITING
News Articles and Feature Writing - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - EnergySmart Schools, U.S. Department of Energy - Carnegie Mellon Today Magazine - UPMC Health Journal - Pitt Chronicle, University of Pittsburgh - Pitt Engineer, University of Pittsburgh - "The Link" Magazine, Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science - SUNY Binghamton Research Magazine Web Copywriting/Project Management - University of Pittsburgh - Duquesne University - Estate Millwork - Arsenal Studios - Submarines Inc. - Demand Studios Newsletter Writing - By the Numb3rs, University of Pittsburgh Department of Mathematics - BioSphere, Pitt Department of Biological Sciences - Snapshot, Pitt School of Arts & Sciences |
PR/MEDIA RELATIONS
- University of Pittsburgh Office of Public Affairs - Talecris Biotherapeutics - MedThink Communications - ArtWalk SPANISH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION - Ashoka - WatchingAmerica.com: El Tiempo (Colombia), De Frente (Mexico), El Universal (Mexico), El Comercio (Ecuador) PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO - World Health Organization Food Safety Report - PhotoMedia Center 2009 Open Juried Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University - Awamaki - Ryan Sigesmund Photography - interACT/Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science - Rustbelt Video: Biodiesel documentary - Open Thread Regional Review 2008 - Green Up America Award 2007 |
EDUCATION
2006
Master of International Development, Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability (Coursework only)
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2004
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences and Professional Writing
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
- Graduated with College Honors for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
- Science & Technology Editor, The Tartan
CONTACT
Email: hoffkar at gmail.com