Experience

Fortune

• United States
• Media Production

• Co-Chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2022

  * Co-chair of the annual health biz/tech conference along with Arianna Huffington, Erika Fry, and Dr. David Agus. (Co-Chair in 2016 and 2017 returning in 2021 for the 2022 session.) * Co-chair of the annual health biz/tech conference along with Arianna Huffington, Erika Fry, and Dr. David Agus. (Co-Chair in 2016 and 2017 returning in 2021 for the 2022 session.)



Unfinished

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Strategy Consultant

  • Jun 2021 - May 2022

  * Consulting on media strategy for this startup focused on ethical and equitable technology. * Lead programming for live events at WEF in Davos, and contribute to podcast development and curating live conference in NYC. * Consulting on media strategy for this startup focused on ethical and equitable technology. * Lead programming for live events at WEF in Davos, and contribute to podcast development and curating live conference in NYC.



Medium

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, Editorial

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

  * Served on executive team, reporting to the CEO, and led content strategy and execution during a period of hypergrowth. * Built and managed a multi-tier, robust, and diverse newsroom of journalists and editors (hired 90+). * Launched and grew 14 new media products, including award-winning magazine-style publications (OneZero, Elemental, ZORA, GEN, etc.), newsletters, and niche blogs (Covid etc.). * Grew traffic to premium editorial >200% YOY, to a peak of 20m+ UVs/month in that… Show more * Served on executive team, reporting to the CEO, and led content strategy and execution during a period of hypergrowth. * Built and managed a multi-tier, robust, and diverse newsroom of journalists and editors (hired 90+). * Launched and grew 14 new media products, including award-winning magazine-style publications (OneZero, Elemental, ZORA, GEN, etc.), newsletters, and niche blogs (Covid etc.). * Grew traffic to premium editorial >200% YOY, to a peak of 20m+ UVs/month in that content category. * Managed a substantial budget across various content-spend buckets at or under financial forecast. * Worked with product, design, engineering, and marketing on decision-making and company-strategy execution. * Oversaw curation guidelines and established rigorous journalistic principles and practices. * Member of the DEI council and exec sponsor for People of Color and Women ERGs. * Launched writer programs, including trainings and resources, for independent platform creators. * Oversaw the team running syndication and publisher deals. Show less * Served on executive team, reporting to the CEO, and led content strategy and execution during a period of hypergrowth. * Built and managed a multi-tier, robust, and diverse newsroom of journalists and editors (hired 90+). * Launched and grew 14 new media products, including award-winning magazine-style publications (OneZero, Elemental, ZORA, GEN, etc.), newsletters, and niche blogs (Covid etc.). * Grew traffic to premium editorial >200% YOY, to a peak of 20m+ UVs/month in that… Show more * Served on executive team, reporting to the CEO, and led content strategy and execution during a period of hypergrowth. * Built and managed a multi-tier, robust, and diverse newsroom of journalists and editors (hired 90+). * Launched and grew 14 new media products, including award-winning magazine-style publications (OneZero, Elemental, ZORA, GEN, etc.), newsletters, and niche blogs (Covid etc.). * Grew traffic to premium editorial >200% YOY, to a peak of 20m+ UVs/month in that content category. * Managed a substantial budget across various content-spend buckets at or under financial forecast. * Worked with product, design, engineering, and marketing on decision-making and company-strategy execution. * Oversaw curation guidelines and established rigorous journalistic principles and practices. * Member of the DEI council and exec sponsor for People of Color and Women ERGs. * Launched writer programs, including trainings and resources, for independent platform creators. * Oversaw the team running syndication and publisher deals. Show less



Time Magazine

• Retail Office Equipment

• Executive Editor

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  * Edited nearly 30 cover stories, many of them newsstand bestsellers, as well as many features on subjects including cancer immunotherapy, social/societal trends, wellness, global pandemics, climate change, nutrition science, longevity, the business of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, etc. * Worked closely with senior leadership on editorial strategy across all subject areas and platforms. * Managed senior editors and writers in health, climate, and science. * Contributed to tentpole… Show more * Edited nearly 30 cover stories, many of them newsstand bestsellers, as well as many features on subjects including cancer immunotherapy, social/societal trends, wellness, global pandemics, climate change, nutrition science, longevity, the business of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, etc. * Worked closely with senior leadership on editorial strategy across all subject areas and platforms. * Managed senior editors and writers in health, climate, and science. * Contributed to tentpole franchises including TIME 100 and Person of the Year.

• Health Editorial Director

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  * Directed and ran TIME Magazine’s print and digital coverage of health, wellness, science, and climate change, including many newsmaking cover stories, packages, columns and newsletters, etc. * Significantly grew the digital footprint of health and science content in traffic and influence. * Oversaw TIME’s global Ebola crisis coverage, including the large and ambitious Person of the Year “Ebola Fighters” package, in concert with the international editor. * Oversaw and vetted… Show more * Directed and ran TIME Magazine’s print and digital coverage of health, wellness, science, and climate change, including many newsmaking cover stories, packages, columns and newsletters, etc. * Significantly grew the digital footprint of health and science content in traffic and influence. * Oversaw TIME’s global Ebola crisis coverage, including the large and ambitious Person of the Year “Ebola Fighters” package, in concert with the international editor. * Oversaw and vetted health-, science-, and climate-related TIME 100 nominees.



Rodale

• United States

• Executive Editor, Prevention and Prevention.com

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

  * Led the strategic growth and editorial vision in print, digital, tablet, and events, creating lively and engaging content, community, and partnership opportunities for the brand's nearly 8 million subscribers. * Grew digital audience 180% YOY, to 6 million, and repeat visitors 400% YOY. * Led and managed entire editorial lineup, top edited features and columns and covers. * Oversaw a rebrand and redesign of digital and led the staff to a digital-first operation. * Recruited… Show more * Led the strategic growth and editorial vision in print, digital, tablet, and events, creating lively and engaging content, community, and partnership opportunities for the brand's nearly 8 million subscribers. * Grew digital audience 180% YOY, to 6 million, and repeat visitors 400% YOY. * Led and managed entire editorial lineup, top edited features and columns and covers. * Oversaw a rebrand and redesign of digital and led the staff to a digital-first operation. * Recruited, hired, managed, and developed staff.

• Senior Editor, Prevention Magazine

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2012

  * Pitched, edited and wrote environmental, psych, and health features, packages, and front of book. * Frequently represented Prevention in national TV appearances and at events.



Vibe

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • 2009 - 2012

  * Wrote cover-story profiles of artists including Nicki Minaj, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson, etc. * Wrote cover-story profiles of artists including Nicki Minaj, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson, etc.



Good Magazine

• United States

• Features Editor

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2010

  * Developed and edited the entire feature well for this ASME-nominated startup publication, on topics ranging from game theory and climate change to health/wellness and public housing. * Edited the brand's GOOD Guides (16-page packages) as well as other sections. * Frequently wrote features and a popular weekly online column about natural beauty. * Developed and edited the entire feature well for this ASME-nominated startup publication, on topics ranging from game theory and climate change to health/wellness and public housing. * Edited the brand's GOOD Guides (16-page packages) as well as other sections. * Frequently wrote features and a popular weekly online column about natural beauty.


King Magazine
• Brazil
• Retail
• Deputy Editor

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2007

Blender Magazine
• Technology, Information and Internet
• Copy Chief

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2004

The Source
• Slovakia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Copy Editor, Writer

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2004

Paper Communications
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Copy Editor, Writer

  • 2001 - 2002