I have experience writing about businesses for the Columbia Business Times, CAFNR News and The Maneater.

Columbia Business Times: Nonprofit Spotlight

Alzheimer’s Association: Searching for a Cure

I wrote this piece about the Alzheimer’s Association and their mission to help those diagnosed with the disease in 58 counties in Missouri. I spoke with Executive Director Jessie Kwatamdia and board member Dr. Joel Shenker, associate professor and director of the neurology residency program at MU.

Family Health Center: Columbia’s Safety Net

I had the opportunity to explore the services and mission of the Family Health Center in Columbia. I interviewed physicians in pediatric dentistry and clinical health to learn about the doctors and report on how they serve the Columbia community. I also had the opportunity to speak with Gloria Crull, CEO of the organization.

MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Executive-In-Residence Features

Twice every year the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources invites alumni back to campus to participate in activities with students, faculty and staff and to guest lecture. I had the opportunity to interview these business executives and profile them for CAFNR News.

Dr. Wamwari Waichungo: Message in a Bottle

Dr. Waichungo is the vice president of global scientific and regulatory affairs at The Coca-Cola Company. She is also a food science alumna of the University of Missouri. I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Waichungo and talk about her path to Mizzou and how she came to be a business leader at The Coca Cola Company.

Roger Gardner: Cultivating Futures

Roger Gardner is the vice president and chief cultural and communications officer for Learfield Communications, Inc., a sports marketing leader that owns the rights to more than 120 major collegiate sports programs. Gardner is an agricultural education alum.