EDUCATION
M.A., summa cum laude, Drake University: Journalism & Mass Communication
B.A., magna cum laude, Central College: Mass Communications & English
CAREER
Journalist skilled in newspaper and magazine work including reporting, writing, editing, content planning, editorial project management, research and analysis. Proficient in longform, standard news and magazine service styles. An empathic interviewer experienced in reporting on trauma and human rights.
Editorial Assistant, The New York Times: Interview incarcerated individuals and their families; file FOIAs and work with county sheriffs to obtain data; consult civil rights advocates for leads, and cull databases to track the spread of COVID-19 among one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations
Stringer, The New York Times: Cover breaking news on homicides, politics, public health and human rights
Senior editor, Meredith Corporation: Managed publications on parenting, family, health and home ownership
Copy editor, Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications
Staff writer/reporter, The Pella Chronicle and The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune
SEMINARS
The Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida
Educational inequality in America
Drake University, Des Moines
Web writing and video production
The Power of Narrative journalism conference , Boston University
Ethics, reporting
Iowa Writers’ Workshop Summer Writing Festival, University of Iowa
Biography writing, scene setting
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, University of North Texas
Reporting
The Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis
Longform narrative nonfiction
MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Professional Journalists
INTERESTS
Surfing & paddling
Hiking
Weightlifting
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Ann writes with a poignancy and power that few writers master. Her depth of understanding of subjects is unmatched. She understands the ancient art of storytelling and employs it in modern day with modern tools.”
—Mike Mitchell, Social Media Strategist, The Stelter Company
“Ann is an ultra-creative editor and wordsmith. I have worked with her in countless brainstorming situations where she is clearly a visionary.”
—Lisa Holderness Brown, editorial manager and former editor, Ladies’ Home Journal
“Ann is a passionate explorer and a masterful storyteller. I had the privilege of working with her on several feature articles for Blue magazine, to which she brought her curiosity, her dogged pursuit of the story, and her engaging narrative style. The end result was always a unique experience accessible to our diverse readership.
“The process along the way—the research, the communication, the flexibility and agility, the professionalism, the collaboration, the accountability—was always a partnership valued by this grateful editor.
“I sometimes fear good journalism is dying. Then Ann reminds me it’s not.”
—Beth Wilson, editor, Drake University’s Blue magazine
