About Anna

I'm a strategic communications professional and NYT-reviewed author who specializes in translating complex healthcare, policy, and trauma narratives into accessible, compelling stories.

Professional Background:

Communications strategist with 10+ years driving healthcare messaging, crisis communications, and strategic storytelling campaigns. Proven expertise managing cross-functional teams, developing health-literate content for vulnerable populations, and leading communications through complex, high-stakes situations. Experience spans healthcare systems navigation, patient safety investigations, mental health stigma reduction, and government relations.

Key Experience:

• Healthcare Investigator, Disability Rights NC: Led investigations in prisons and psychiatric facilities resulting in policy reforms and staff accountability actions

• Editorial Outreach Coordinator, The Sun Magazine: Developed content strategies increasing engagement by 40%, managed 2,000+ monthly stakeholder interactions

• Research Fellow, Renewed Minds: Engaged 12,000+ healthcare and faith leaders nationally to reduce mental health stigma

• Author, Simon & Schuster: Published Devout: A Memoir of Doubt (2024) with coverage in The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic. Delivered 30+ speaking engagements and training at Duke, Wake Forest, and 15+ institutions

Education:
MFA, Nonfiction Writing | Bennington College
BA, Creative Writing, Magna Cum Laude | Hope College