Testimonials

I am constantly impressed by Laurie’s abilities as a communicator across multiple media. She is able to capture not only the facts, but the spirit of our events and initiatives, quickly and succinctly. She has the right connections to get the job done and is always reliable and on time. Not only that, but she’s a pleasure to work with.
–Pamela Todd, Founder and Director, West Cook Wild Ones & Chicago Living Corridors

Just when you think you’ve seen all Laurie’s talents, she peels back another layer of skill to reveal more. She is a master at managing people with gentle respect while also managing tasks in multiple timetables and spreadsheets. She maintains a positive, optimistic attitude amid a voluminous workload. Laurie has been “the voice” of One Earth Film Festival for the past two years, and in that role has crafted the dire message of climate change with a hopeful tone, that we all can make an impact through our daily choices. Her first-rate writing and editing provide the drumbeat to her symphony of marketing management skills. She has that perfect combination of brilliance and humility. Simply put, Laurie is a dream to work with; I hope she never leaves One Earth Film Fest.
–Lisa Files, Digital Media Associate, Green Community Connections & One Earth Film Festival

As a lifestyle editor in the Chicago Tribune features department for many years, I regularly assigned stories on a variety of topics to Laurie. She was a frequent contributor for a reason: Her writing is excellent and engaging, and her professionalism makes her so easy to work with. Whether an assignment was a topic she had pitched, or she was delivering an article I requested, her research was thorough and she found great sources and creative ways to tell the story. She always met deadlines, with clean submissions that met and often surpassed the criteria (including but not limited to style, tone and word count) that I requested. If I had follow-up questions, her response was prompt and spot-on. Her friendly, unpretentious personality is a bonus, too.”
–Renee Enna, Former Lifestyle Editor, Chicago Tribune

It was a pleasure working with Laurie from 2000-2014. She is prompt, professional, and efficient. She turned in clean copy that needed little or no editing. Specifically, Laurie has the ability to interpret complex issues and write about them in a concise, clear, and entertaining way. She finds ways to include the human story in often very technical issues. Laurie makes topics such as information privacy and security, electronic health records, and ICD-10, easy to understand for a layman.”
–Jewelle Hicks, Publications Manager, American Health Information Management Association

Laurie is an excellent writer and strategist to advance your brand. I had the pleasure of being her manager at The Morton Arboretum. She is an excellent communicator, collaborator and creative. Laurie has the unique ability to work well independently, but also contribute tremendously to a team. Whether for a freelance or staff position, I would hire Laurie in a heartbeat.”
–Lucinda Armas, Former Marketing Manager, The Morton Arboretum