United States
My prolific and wide-ranging writing and media career spans over 20 years and many countries. Highlights include:
- Experienced in multiple types of writing, including content, copywriting, technical, proposals, grants, and news articles
- Extensive healthcare and humanitarian writing experience: MAP International, Pharmacy Support & Relief, Admerix, COPE Laos, and Gates Foundation
- Additional nonprofit writing: Helping disadvantaged children, conservation, and animal welfare
- International travel writing, with excursions to over 100 countries
- Transportation writing: cars, airplanes, boats, and space exploration (MotorBiscuit and DealerSocket)
- Successful $6.7 billion bid proposal that created 5,000 local jobs (Oshkosh Corporation)
- Produced educational videos and software for children in Thailand (Ruam Jai - Pattana)
- Website design and writing for orphanages and youth development projects in Asia
- Award-winning academic publication for a research project with whales
MAP International delivers crucial emergency response to Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon, providing essential medicine and health supplies to those impacted by ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in the Middle East.
Steve Stirling and MAP International met President Joseph Boakai of Liberia on a recent trip to the West African country, presenting a $1.8M gift of lifesaving antibiotics to strengthen healthcare and reaffirm their long-standing partnership.
See how prenatal vitamins are important for maternal and child health during pregnancies and MAP International's role in proving them to combat malnutrition.
One of the wonderful things about dogs and other pets is they often bring out the best in people. A dog diagnosed with terminal cancer went for a “last walk” around a town in Pennsylvania. The response from the community was overwhelming, as they said goodbye to the dog and filled the streets with love.
Children with mobility disabilities often face challenges to experience activities that many other kids enjoy, such as playing and socializing. However, the brilliant Go Baby Go program solves these challenges with custom toy cars that enable kids with disabilities to independently move and explore their world.
The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, a $6.7 billion firm fixed price production contract to manufacture the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
The next time you're feeling depressed and anxious, head outside and listen to bird songs. Studies show that it improves mental health.
Humpback whales are amazing creatures, with their elaborate songs and acrobatic breaches. For a marine biology research project in Maui, Hawaii, I drove a Zodiac inflatable boat in search of singing humpback whales. It was a magical experience.
Only a week into a humanitarian trip to India, Mark Putzer and Dana Lightstone found themselves on a short side trip to the historic city of Bhuj, and in the middle of a catastrophe. The following is an account of their experience, written by Mark Putzer during the aftermath of the earthquake.
Relaxed is how people most often describe Lovina, and aside from the pushy touts, they are correct. This low-key, low-rise, low-priced beach resort town is a far cry from Kuta. The waves are calm, the beach thin and overamped attractions nil.