United States Journalists

Allison Plitt Basile

UX Copywriter | Editor | Technical Writer

Is your digital space bogged down by murky, lackluster content? I’m a dynamic UX content manager, writer and strategist. My passion for creating useful, engaging copy drives deliverables that inform and delight audiences—while advancing strategic business goals across Digital, Financial, Publishing, Automotive, and Pharma sectors. See a career cross-section of my writing samples below.

Jasmine Avdagic Carpenter

Creative Writer, Travel Content Writer, Editor and Blogger

Life is a journey, and for me, it’s been one filled with twists, turns, and the occasional lost luggage. From the cobblestone streets of Europe to the hidden corners of the Balkans, I’ve not only gathered memories but also penned stories that capture the heartbeats of the places I’ve been—and the lessons they’ve taught me. From award-winning travel pieces to heartfelt musings on the little moments that shape us, these stories are pieces of my soul, written in the hope they’ll inspire, amuse, or simply remind you that we’re all navigating this beautiful chaos together. So, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger, no judgment here) and take a scroll. Maybe you’ll find a little bit of your own story tucked between the lines of mine. Here’s to the journey!

Aikya Param

Minister with a prison ministry who writes, does cartooning and art. #MediumWriter. #writer. #poet. #prisonministry.

Britt Thorson

Managing Editor, Associate Editorial Director, Writer, Editor

Britt Thorson is a seasoned writer and editor, who co-created and launched Seattle Refined, the lifestyle arm of Seattle's ABC affiliate, KOMO 4. She's written and edited countless PNW centered stories in the lifestyle and culture arena, and nationally through her time at 6AM City — a newsletter media company operating in 26 cities across the country where she served as Associate Editorial Director. Britt is currently working as a freelancer writer, editor, and digital content consultant.

Samantha Suarez

Marketing & Communications Professional

(She/They) Digital marketing and content guru. Writer. Social justice advocate. Foodie. Moviegoer. Completed "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" in Master Mode. Beat Resident Evil 2 Remake in Hardcore Mode with an S Ranking.

Vera Maria Bergengruen

Senior Correspondent at TIME Magazine

Senior correspondent at TIME Magazine's Washington, D.C. bureau, covering the intersection of national security, technology and politics. Previously a national security reporter at BuzzFeed News, and a political and regional reporter at McClatchy and The Miami Herald. Past lives covering the Pentagon, the White House, the 2016 election, and the Panama Papers investigation. Se habla español. Always have an eye on Latin America 🇺🇾.

Suzanne Cohen

Writer, Copywriter, Storyteller

I’ve rarely met a word I didn’t like. An accomplished and clever writer, copywriter and storyteller, industry experience includes healthcare, pharma, magazines, tech, hospitality, professional associations and more. I fell in love with stories as a child, starting with interviewing my grandfather about his patents when I was 8. The story was published in the local paper, and I was hooked. Since then, I've created content for magazines, Web sites, corporate America, ad agencies, social media, SEM (Google search), trade associations and more. I had a blast interviewing Colin Powell about a very important political subject (not)—fashion. And I sort of conquered my fear of heights while climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, getting an extra high when the story was published in the 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦, 𝘓.𝘈. 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 and other national outlets. Celebrity interviews include: Colin Powell, Ruth Reichl, Cynthia Rowley and more. Outside of work, I play tennis and pickleball, hike, do GYROTONIC®, travel near and far, read anything from the 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 to industry news to 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 and teach grades K-12 on the side. And—with almost a decade of voice lessons and years in choral groups—I love to make words sing, on the page and off! The common thread in my work—and in life—is connecting people to each other and ideas. Looking for a personable, resourceful writer and communications pro? Let’s connect! I’d love to help you bring your stories to life.