My journey as a writer began as a high school and college journalist. From those early days, my passion for words and their power to inform and shape perspectives led me into the dynamic world of professional journalism. I’ve had the privilege of seeing my bylines grace the pages of daily newspapers and magazines, contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of media.
As my career unfolded, I embraced the expansive field of communications, extending my reach beyond traditional journalism. My words found new homes in the digital space. This journey allowed me to collaborate with a range of organizations, nonprofits, and publications.
Writing
Editorial Experience
Spiritus/Columns Magazine
Editor, Writer
Rowan Magazine
A publication of Miller Davis Agency
Editorial Manager, Writer
The Salisbury Post
Reporter
Education, Crime, General Assignment, Columns
2002 Educational Writer’s Association 2nd Place Investigative Reporting
Jillian McCartney
The Salisbury Post, N.C. – Criminal Cases Raise Schools’ Legal Expenses
Amplifying the Voice That Matters Most
Disability Pride Month is a timely opportunity for a conversation about empowering students with intellectual disabilities and communication challenges to make their own decisions. Early engagement in self-advocacy and autonomy builds the foundation for independence in adulthood. In July I had the honor of authoring an article in The ASHA Leader Magazine’s Disability Advocacy &…
When college is the dream
When I say college, you might think about pulling all-nighters, studying on the quad, eating cold pizza for breakfast, football games, parties, or Greek life. For most people, you may not see a person with an intellectual disability in that vision. That’s probably because the reality is only 2% of people with intellectual disabilities (ID),…
The power of choice: A focus on allyship on World Down Syndrome Day
On World Down Syndrome Day 2025, the powerful CoorDown campaign ‘No Decision Without Us,’ challenges us to reexamine what true allyship means—moving beyond awareness to ensuring people with Down syndrome have an equal voice in decisions that affect not only their lives but our communities as a whole.
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