Therese Littleton

Hello! I'm an experienced writer and editor who can help you craft engaging, effective content.

I am an audience-focused content creator. I’m equally comfortable writing engaging social media messages, persuasive donor proposals, memorable executive speeches, and on-brand outreach content.

My career path includes a significant focus on communications and science, in fields varying from philanthropy to international development, online commerce, and purpose-driven partnerships.

Click on the links below to see writing samples and find out more about how I can help your organization achieve its communication goals.

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Writing Samples

Resume

Selected Experience

CNFA
2023–2025

EQUALS Global Partnership
2018–2023

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2009–2013, 2014–2015

 

Education

M.S. Fisheries Biology
University of Washington

B.S. Marine Biology
Texas A&M University at Galveston

 

Recognition and Memberships

ITCILO Communication for Development Certificate
2020

AAM Excellence in Exhibition Label Writing Award    
2013

Advisory Committee, Pacific Science Center
2012

Senior Leadership Team, Museum of Pop Culture
2007–2009

Gilbert Ichthyological Society, University of Washington
1992–1993

Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit     
1990–1993

 
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Testimonials

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Therese both at Amazon and EMP. At both jobs, written communication was key. Therese is thoughtful and strategic in how she plans and executes her writing. She deeply considers her audience, and crafts great messaging that is clear, warm, direct yet never artificial. She’s a pleasure to work with.
— Brooks Peck, Pop Culture Curator, Interpretive Planner, Interactive Designer, Writer & Editor
Therese is the type of team member and Hiring Manager every Recruiter hopes to encounter. She is gifted with the spoken and written word - which, in combination with her keen intellect and intuitive nature, enables her to assess and describe individual, team and organizational dynamics with exceptional accuracy. Therese consistently shows herself to be a fair-minded and dedicated manager, a visionary strategist, a uniquely informed curator, and a talented team mate and business partner. At the risk of sounding cliché – Therese walks her talk in every aspect of her work, and truly rocks!
— Karen Pernick, Leadership Recruiter