Stories are impressions of humanity preserved in lines of text, whether they appear in print publications or on digital platforms. With them, we communicate meaning, build connection, and shape understanding across audiences, and every piece of content carries a narrative that extends far beyond the full stop.
I approach communications as both an editorial craft and a strategic function; developing content, shaping messaging, and refining voice to ensure clarity, impact, and audience resonance. My work spans writing, editing, and content strategy across integrated campaigns, executive communications, and multi-channel storytelling.
As communications continue to evolve, I focus on thoughtful storytelling, disciplined editorial judgment, and the use of emerging tools to strengthen creative work and amplify unique perspectives. These select portfolio reflects that approach in practice. Happy reading!
For the spring 2026 edition of Spartan Magazine, I developed the campaign feature for MSU’s Uncommon Will, Far Better World fundraising campaign, providing an update on campaign progress and impact, and created a corresponding online version of the story.
Of Trilliums, Jacks and Forget-Me-Nots was an impact story for givingto.msu.edu highlighting the Beal Botanical Garden. Developed through cross-campus collaboration, this inspirational story of Spartan love and generosity showcases the garden’s significance to the Spartan community and resulted in an additional gift supporting the Garden.
I managed the gift announcement article and feature story for the MSU Libraries’ North Plaza Project, developed through cross-unit collaboration, interviews, and varied storytelling approaches to highlight the project’s vision and philanthropic impact.
In 2023, I joined the team producing Developments Magazine, MSUs publication highlighting stories of generosity. I supported editing and proofreading, ad development, and photography coordination, and authored the Fall 2024 cover story. The story resulted in an additional gift to the MSU Libraries.
As part of the Development communications team, I collaborated with Annual Giving and Creative Strategies teams to produce the Annual Giving Annual Report, a multi-format publication requiring creative development, story and copy creation, and editing across print and digital components.
The Spirit of the Spartan Fleet was impact feature for givingto.msu.edu highlighting the MSU Crew Club, written, reported, and developed through original interviews and storytelling to capture the student-athlete experience, strengthen audience engagement, and highlight the role of donor support in sustaining Spartan rowing.
As the communications manager supporting MSU Women & Philanthropy initiatives, I led content development for the 2023 and 2024 symposium events and drove website development for the program, including wireframe design, cross-functional coordination with the web team, and project management from concept through launch.
The Wharton Series 2023 event took place at The Lincoln Center in NYC in 2023. This event required me to develop program content, identify and prepare speakers, produce photography and A/V production guides, and oversee onsite program execution.
This genre fiction infographic is a result of my research into the style varieties of each genre and their associated subgenres.
Where I’ve worked. . .
Note: Due to a name change, Amelia Turkette is now known as Amelia Shugar. Any content published under the name of Amelia Turkette is the work of Amelia Shugar.
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