LINDSAY BORTHWICIC

LINDSAY BORTHWICIC 180 Fountain Street, Apt. 1, New Haven, a06515 USA SUMMARY • journalist specializing in science, medicine and the environment • more than 10 years of publishing experience, both print and online • extensive experience editing, launching and managing successful magazines and websites • skilled at creating compelling content for consumers, academic and not-for-profit clients • experience with both content and business development EMPLOYMENT Jan 2012 — present SFARI.org New York, NY Interim executive editor - oversee the daily operations of an autism and neuroscience research news site, SFARI.org (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative), including publication of eight to 10 original articles per week. Jan 2010 — present Self-employed New Haven, CT Freelance editor, writer dr web consultant - specialize in covering science, health and the environment for a variety of US. and Canadian clients, including On Earth, Pop!Tech, Nature Reports Stem Cells, Canadian Geographic, The Globe and Mail, 'Toronto Star, Whole Living, Best Health and more. Mar 2007 — present Open Medicine Open Medicine is Canada's peer-reviewed open-access general medical journal. Consultant, communications 6' marketing - helped launch the journal in April 2007; oversee marketing and communications. Nov 2008 — Dec 2009 Green Living Toronto, Ontario Green Living is a leading environmental media, communications and consulting company. Editor, Green Living magazine and greenlivingonline.com - redesigned and relaunched Green Living magazine and greenlivingonline.com - oversaw Green Living's exclusive content syndication partnership with MSN Canada - hired and managed all editorial staff, developed brand and editorial plans; managed and stayed within a lean editorial budget; assigned, edited or wrote all articles - promoted the magazine, website and Green Living Show, an annual green consumer show, through frequent media appearances - launched the Green Living Gmik (75,000 circ.), an annual passport to sustainable living. Dec 2007 — Oct 2008 Best Health Toronto, Ontario Best Health is a national women's health magazine published by Reader's Digest Canada. Associate Editor - assisted with the launch of Best Health magazine in March 2008 - researched, wrote and edited news section and features EFTA00601916 2 Jan 2007 — October 2008 Self-employed Toronto, Ontario Freelance writer May 2002 — Oct 2006 Seed Media Group, LLC New York, NY Seed Media Group, Lit; is a science media and communications company that publishes seedmagazine.com and scienceblogs.com, and the former publisher of red magazine. special projects editor, interim managing editor (Jan 2006 - Oct 2006) - managed and edited special editorial projects including integrated content for the company's print and digital platforms - assisted with the development of scienceblogs.com director, content development (Jan 2005 — Jan 2006) - assisted with redesign of Seed & branding of the Seed Media Group, LLC - researched and developed new platforms, partnerships and revenue streams - assisted with the development of seedmagazine.com managing editor/ deism* managing editor (Nov 2002 - Jan 2005) - assigned, wrote and edited magazine articles, features and special projects - hired and managed a growing staff of editors, designers and freelancers - oversaw scheduling, work flow, budgets, contracts, content licensing and legal review - oversaw fact-checking, copy editing, proofreading and production of each issue. EDUCATION 2000 — 2002 Ryerson University Bachelor of Applied Ads, Journalism 1993 -1999 McGill University Master of Science, Neuroscience Bachelor of Science, Pbyriologp HONOURS & AWARDS Toronto, Ontario Montreal, Quebec • 2011 Laura Van Dam Travel Fellowship, National Association for Science Writers • Nominee, 2010 National Magazine Awards, "How-to" category • Greenlivingonline.com was a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Online Publishing Awards for Best Overall Magazine Website and Best Website Design • Judge, 2008 Sanofi Pasteur Medal For Excellence in Health Research Journalism • Member, Awards Committee, 2008 Health Research Communications Award, sponsored by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) • Seed was a finalist for the 2007 National Magazine Award in both General Excellence and Design. It received the 2004 and 2006 UTNE Reader Independent Press Award for Science/Technology Coverage (2006) • 2-year CIHR Science Writer Scholarship (2001) • 5-year Medical Research Council of Canada Doctoral Studentship (1997) MEMBERSHIPS National Association of Science Writers Society of Environmental Journalists Canadian Science Writers Association 2 EFTA00601917