Places I've travelled
Africa: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Malawi, Egypt
Antarctica: Before 2020
Asia: Japan, China, Thailand, Tibet, Bali, Russia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Israel
Australia: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Cook Islands
Europe: Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands
North America: United States, Mexico, Canada
South America: Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina
A little about myself
I grew up in Chicago. I have always enjoyed writing, reading and travel.
I attended Colgate University, graduated, travelled the globe, and eventually found myself back in the Midwest attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my graduate degree in journalism (I discovered while living out East that only people who aren't from the Midwest call Illinois and Wisconsin 'the Midwest'. Unfortunately, this bad habit stuck.).
I live in downtown Chicago - one of the most gorgeous cities in the world.
hilary[at]fosdal[dot]net
Some words
Creating shareable wireframes with Gliffy
Create an interactive timeline using Dipity
Using a public Wave to engage a news audience
SPJ DMC FTC statement
Sit back. Relax. Watch some tape.
December 2007 graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications. GPA 3.9.
January 2008 accepted position as Internet Director at WXOW Channel 19 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
September 2008 covered the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Sen. Barack Obama's political rally and Sen. John McCain's political rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
January 2009 accepted position as Interactive Content Manager with Barrington Broadcasting Group based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
September 2009 appointed Chairwoman of the Society of Professional Journalists Digital Media Committee.
March 2010 accepted position as the associate new media editor at the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in Chicago, Illinois.
May 2011 accepted position at the Chicago office of Narrative Science as the Manager of Content Operations.
March 2012 accepted position as the digital managing editor at WLS AM and WLS FM in Chicago, Illinois.
Better Competitor Chicago
Summary: The most comprehensive online directory of businesses that cater to cyclists, runners, and triathletes in Chicago.
Chicago Headline Club
Summary: Redesigned and developed the Chicago Headline Club website.
Hyperlocal Journalism: Inside the Patch
Summary: Organized the Society of Professional Journalists' Digital Media Committee evening of exploration into the much talked about topic of "hyperlocal journalism" with staff from AOL's Patch.
The Society of Professional Journalists Digital Media Handbook, Part I
Summary: Published March 2010 by members of the SPJ's Digital Media Committee.
The Society of Professional Journalists Digital Media Handbook, Part II
Summary: Published September 2010 by members of the SPJ's Digital Media Committee.
SPJ's Digital Media Committee Presents: Google 101 for Journalists
Summary: Organized Google 101 for Journalists: Getting the Most from the Web held at Google's headquarters in downtown Chicago.
RunningforFood.com
Summary: I blogged at this URL while training for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon. For every mile I ran during training I donated one can of food to my local food donation center. This is no longer my domain, as I released it back into the wild once I completed the race.
@runningforfood
Summary: This is where I tweeted by progress on my training for the 2009 ING New York City marathon. I no longer tweet here.