Lead Copywriter
Saatchi & Saatchi / New York (Contractor)

This was a dream project. I grew up in New York State and have lived here all my life, so the fact that I was selected as the writer for the I Love NY brochure was just about the greatest homecoming any New Yorker could ever hope for.

I’ve done quite a bit of traveling, but I’ve yet to find anyplace in the world that compares to the nuances, the feeling, and the breathtaking physicality of New York State.

So my approach to the brochure was simple. I would write it in my own voice, the voice of a fan – and tell its story as if a friend were coming to visit and I wanted them to experience all of the best parts. Much of what’s featured in the brochure stems from first-hand experience—although, there was quite a bit of research involved as well.

In the end, the project brought me even closer to the state I call home. And it’s nice to know that I’m helping to share it with the rest of the world.

Senior Copywriter & Concept Developer
DRAFTFCB / New York (Contractor)

Me and my creative partner, Ari Kornblit, came up with this idea for the ONDCP. Instead of focusing on kids who do drugs, we thought why not talk about the ones who don’t—and what they’re choosing to do instead? The stories were endless – of young people heading up fundraisers and charities, community service, tutoring. These were the bright, productive spirits that would become our leaders of tomorrow.

We developed the “If/Then” campaign to show the effect these kids were having on their peers and the rest of the community. The site, www.MyInfluence.com, would serve as an online network, giving positive “Influencers” a place to connect and relate to one another. It would also serve as a real-time database of regional events and activities.

One very cool element that we created was a 3-D matrix (Commonpoint) that mapped the connections within the Influencers’ community and reminded them that they’re a part of a vast and powerful network.

Senior Copywriter
Funktion Studios / New Jersey (Contractor)

When I was brought onto this project, I hadn’t even heard of such a thing as “natural family planning.” Essentially, it’s a method of birth control based around a woman’s natural fertility cycle. Many couples interested in having a baby have adopted the method as a way to increase their chances of fertility.

As a way of spreading awareness and educating couples, New Jersey Natural Family Planning asked us to create an online resource that would provide both helpful information and a calendar of upcoming educational events.

I served as the lead writer and content strategist, developing the narrative that would guide people through the site and prompt them to sign up for a class or the organization’s newsletter.