Riviera Insider magazineEditor-in-Chief of Riviera Insider, an English language, glossy lifestyle magazine based in the French Riviera.
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JOURNALISM |
Copy Editing
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Being tri-lingual aids in editing non-native English articles. This gives me a better understanding of sometimes strange grammatical layout or the point lost within a complex sentence structure. I have restructured articles originally written in French, Russian, and Chinese. My training in copyright and media law is very useful in editing online news content, to assure stories are free from potential lawsuits over copyright infringement or defamation. In addition to editing, I also translate articles into idiomatic English. I have translated articles and web content from both Italian and French. |
MY CREED |
These are the topics I feel passionately about. Whether explaining a revolt in Sicily, reporting from the UK's general election, spreading the word about devastating floods in the Cinque Terre, covering charity refugee organisations in the French Riviera, or just sharing Italian recipes, I bring my unique perspective on European current events.
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Originally from California, I have lived in Europe for several years, including France, Italy, Norway and the UK.
I have a Master's degree in journalism, certification in Culinary Nutrition, and speak Italian and French. In addition to writing and reporting, I have contributed to academic works on media studies and presented papers at academic conferences. |
PERSONAL PROJECT |
Food NewsFeaturing articles on food policy across the world, focusing on the latest EU legislation. Topics covered will include agricultural policy, recent food and nutrition research, organic farming news, and more.
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EnvironmentFrom global warming to the widespread use of pesticides and the record loss of bees, wildlife and flora, this section will cover new developments, scientific findings and those making a difference.
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Artisan SpotlightInterviews with farmers and artisans producing products according to age-old traditions. Here we honour their work, sacrifice, and dedication to natural practices that honour tradition and the earth.
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Culinary Nutrition ExpertThis 13-week program focuses on the nutrition of food, understanding ingredients, creating healthy recipes and provides the tools for getting out in the world to share this great knowledge. Even though I have studied nutrition for most of my life, I found this program educational, rewarding and fun. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cooking and is interested in living a healthier life.
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Working with Academic Publishing has combined my research on Media studies and religious studies to discuss how the media interacts and reports on various New Religious Movements. I presented a paper on media strategies, propaganda, and current challenges for journalists at Wuhan University in China. ____________________________________________________________ My interest in democracy and Italian politics led me to present a paper with the Italian Politics Specialist Group at the PSA conference in Brighton, UK. I presented a paper on new media and social media's role in the future of democracy. |
Blogging an Italian lifeIn 2010, I started Cultural Comments, a blog devoted to my adventures in culture, food and curiosities I encountered in my daily life in Italy, and throughout Europe. In 2011, the village of Vernazza, was devastated by a landslide after a day of intense torrential downpour. Severed from the rest of the world, I realised it was up to me to write about the tragedy. I continued to provide updates on the village's progress as they rebuilt. And thus began my path to journalism... |
FROM THE BLOG |
Every adventure is worthwhile. -Amelia Earhart