Annie Brown
annie@microfinancefocus.com
Profile I graduated in 2010 summa cum laude with a BA in History and Women's Studies from The College of William and Mary. Currently, I work as a freelance journalist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have published articles on healthcare legislation, HIV/AIDS, microfinance, local poverty and other topics related to gender, health and economics.
Education
The College of William and Mary; Williamsburg, VA
(2006-2010)
(2006-2010)
Degree: BA, History and Women’s Studies with Highest Honors
GPA: 3.8
Tata Institute of Social Sciences; Mumbai, India
(January to June 2009)
(January to June 2009)
Degree: Gender and Development
GPA: 4.0
Skills
· Development Economics and Public Policy Research
· Online Publication Writing and Development
· Long-form Magazine Writing
· News Reporting and Analysis
· Editing and Layout
· Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
· Blogging
· Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and Excel
· Basic Hindi
Journalism Experience
- Editor-in-Chief, Microfinance Focus Europe - January 2013 to Present
- Assistant Editor for the American Region, Microfinance Focus, Bangalore, India – December 2010 to January 2013
- Reporter, WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Independent Radio News, Richmond, VA - June to December 2011
- Assistant Editor for the American Region, Microfinance Focus, Bangalore, India – December 2010 to January 2013
- Reporter, WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Independent Radio News, Richmond, VA - June to December 2011
- HIV/AIDS Journalist, EDGE Magazine, Boston, Massachusetts - November 2009 to Present
- Contributing Blogger, Truthseekers, Pune, India – January 2009 to Present
- Contributing Writer, GayRVA.com, Richmond, VA – January 2011 to Present
- Editorial Intern, Manushi Sangathan, New Delhi, India - May to June 2009
- Editorial Intern, Women’s Institute for Freedom of the Press, Washington, D.C. - June to August 2008
- Contributing Writer, Interpress News Wire, Washington, D.C. - July 2008
- Attendee, National Youth Journalism Conference sponsored by The Nation and Campus Progress, Washington, D.C. - July 2008
- Attendee, National Youth Journalism Conference sponsored by The Nation and Campus Progress, Washington, D.C. - July 2008
Additional Experience
- Founder/Editor, Lips: Expressions of Female Sexuality, Williamsburg and Richmond, VA - 2007 to Present
- Receptionist, Sachidananda Ashram, Buckingham, VA - January to July 2012
- Receptionist, Sachidananda Ashram, Buckingham, VA - January to July 2012
- Business Development Manager, Ekayana Media, Bangalore, India - June 2010 to January 2012
- Tour Guide, White House of the Confederacy, Richmond VA - November 2010 to January 2012
- Tour Guide, White House of the Confederacy, Richmond VA - November 2010 to January 2012
- Development Intern, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Richmond, VA - August to December 2010
- Intern, The Humsafar Trust HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, Mumbai, India - February to March 2009
Awards/Recognition
- Presenter, Gender Studies Conference, University of Richmond - April 2011
- William and Mary Honors Fellowship - March 2009
- Recognizing Achievement in Leadership (RAIL) Nomination - November 2009
- Recognizing Achievement in Leadership (RAIL) Nomination - November 2009
- Women’s Leadership Program - November to December 2008
Please contact me for references
