DEREN’S PORTFOLIO

My storytelling positions changemakers to

  • Widen worldviews with transformational stories
  • Capture lessons learned with Best Practice Playbooks
  • Start meaningful conversations with op-eds
  • Grab attention with newsletters and infographics
  • Show human impact through stories
  • Engage community with a captivating website
  • Establish thought leadership through white papers

Widen worldviews with transformational stories

Brainstorming alongside a team of videographers, sponsors, and beneficiaries, we encapsulated the momentum of our work in engaging human stories. I can help organizations distill the story hidden within the day-to-day hustle and manage the chaotic production of stories that bridge barriers.

Capture lessons learned with Best Practice Playbooks

With input from local partners, I authored & designed three USAID Playbooks that provide quick start guides and best practices effectively implemented in-country by our partners. These guides encapsulate the impact and lessons learned for those who continue the work.

Start conversations with op-eds

Authored five articles for University World News on student mobility trends in Asia-Pacific, positioning the intergovernmental organization as a thought leader on regional student mobility.

Grab attention with newsletters and infographics

I create visual media that uses images and visualizations to guide people through your story.

Show human impact through stories

Authored +20 project success stories and press releases for a USAID-funded project.

Engage your community with a captivating website

Led bi-lingual team through two years of bi-lingual website updates, articles, and event registrations, reaching +1000 email subscribers in academia, industry, and government. Following USAID branding guidelines for messaging, photos, and video content for an engaging project website.

Affirm thought leadership with white papers

I co-authored UNESCO Bangkok’s book chapter Mobilising Students Throughout Asia-Pacific. Check it out