The Turner Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports low-income individuals and families in the Santa Barbara community. During my time with the foundation, I developed outreach materials and grant proposals to help fund essential community programs. One featured example is a successful outreach letter that secured backpacks and school supplies for local children, demonstrating my ability to craft persuasive, impact-driven writing. This experience strengthened my skills in grant writing, donor communication, and storytelling for social good, while deepening my understanding of how clear communication can drive meaningful change.
Grant Writing Intern
Academic Writing Portfolio and UCSB Professional Writing Program
As part of my coursework at UC Santa Barbara, I’ve built a portfolio that showcases a range of academic, professional, and creative writing. My collection includes examples of grant proposals, marketing copy, analytical essays, and digital communication projects each emphasizing clarity, audience awareness, and strategic storytelling. I’m currently part of UCSB’s highly selective Business Communication track within the Professional Writing Minor, which accepts only 25 students each year. This program has strengthened my ability to craft persuasive messaging, conduct audience research, and produce writing tailored to business, marketing, and nonprofit contexts.