Impactful science storytelling that builds trust and inspires action.

I work with institutions as a writer, communication coach, and speaker to close the gap between the work your organization is doing and the people you want to reach.

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Your organization is doing complex, important work.

The world needs to hear about it. But the way people communicate is changing quickly, and simply sharing more evidence won’t cut it.

To get good work out into the world — whether to funders, policy-makers, or general audiences — we have to connect with people on a human level.

I turn information into narratives people want to sit with.

I bring both scientific fluency and editorial rigor to every project. I’ve worked with clients like TEDxNewEngland and Scientific American to help accomplished researchers translate technical material into powerful storytelling.

My work is accurate yet accessible and engaging without oversimplifying. I can help bridge the divide between what you know matters and what your audience cares about most.

What clients say

  • "...She is consistently one of the most reliable freelance writers I work with. Her copy is clean, engaging, scientifically accurate, and thoughtfully structured, with a strong ability to translate complex topics into clear, credible narratives without oversimplifying the science. She strikes an excellent balance between accessibility and rigor, which is especially valuable when writing for sophisticated research audiences. Her drafts typically require minimal editing even on complex or fast-turnaround assignments...”

    Erika Gebel Berg, PhD, director and senior editor, AAAS/Science Custom Publishing

  • "...Alexandra conducted thoughtful interviews with the students and crafted about 10 professional and insightful profiles that truly captured their research and unique voices. Her skilled writing brought the students' stories to life, making the profiles engaging and authentic. Since posting these profiles, we’ve seen a significant rise in interest in our PhD program. Working with Alexandra has been an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend her."

    Brent Stockwell, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University

  • "Alexandra was easy to work with from the start... Once we talked through the assignment and provided her with numerous data files, Alexandra took the information and ran with it. She worked independently to draft a top-notch first draft that was written very much in Truth Initiative's style and voice—no mean feat for someone who had never written for us before. She handled multiple rounds of extensive revisions, thoughtfully addressing contentious feedback and comments to turn out a professional, polished final draft. She asked smart questions and submitted all drafts and supporting materials early or on time."

    Bushraa Khatib, MA, senior science writer, Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute

  • “My colleagues and I have worked with Alex over the past year on a series of thought leadership pieces and briefings based on our work. We have found Alex to an excellent writer and communicator, with a keen ability to translate complex scientific and technology topics into easy to digest and readable summaries and opinion pieces. Alex is collaborative, thorough, and always asks thoughtful questions. Its been a joy to work with Alex and I highly recommend her for any science-policy writing assignments.”

    Joel Tickner, PhD, professor of environmental health, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Institutions I’ve worked with

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Chemical Society

American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Columbia University

Santa Fe Institute

Scripps Research

Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute

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Hi, I’m Alex.

I’m a writer, narrative strategist, and science communication coach who helps experts translate complex research into clear, compelling stories. My approach combines a journalistic respect for accuracy with a finely honed instinct for resonance. I partner with universities, research institutes, and foundations—and work one-on-one with experts—to shape op-eds, talks, and public-facing narratives that resonate.

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