heather.forsythe1@gmail.com
United States
Award winning multimedia science communicator and storyteller with hundreds of viral articles and long and short form social media videos that have earned recognition in Forbes, NPR, and more, through strategic communication and creative leadership. Expert science writer and editor of compelling stories in research, technology, innovation, and health frontiers: blog posts, science articles, research grants, policy briefs, Executive Branch research and development strategic plans, Congressional testimony, talking points, science policy and legislation, and research funding programs. Experienced director of research and communication teams for research coordination, article publication, podcast production, video editing, and media training. Skilled event planner, including coordination, planning, and execution of engagement and communications activities within the federal government framework. Experience growing digital audiences and expanding audience demographics. Confident and independent problem solver, and published research scientist with 10+ years of laboratory research and science communication experience. Passionate about creating a sustainable future through community engagement, scientific advancement, and policy implementation