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.

Writing Samples
Focused storytelling - interpreting science to achieve goals
Brand and marketing - engaging for action
Proposals and technical writing - convincing donors
Executive communications - inspiring leadership
Exhibition labels - engaging visitors
Resume
Selected Experience
CNFA
2023–2025
EQUALS Global Partnership
2018–2023
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2009–2013, 2014–2015
Museum of Pop Culture
2003–2009
Amazon.com
1998–2001
US Army Corps of Engineers
1993–1998
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

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.”
“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!”