Welcome to The Synaptic Press, I’m Faith.
I’m a freelance science journalist specializing in neuroscience, healthcare, and disability reporting. I have a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and previously worked for over six years as a paramedic in emergency services. I now use my experience as a healthcare provider and a Deaf woman to craft engaging science and healthcare stories for the general public.
My work has appeared in Psyche, Grey Matters Journal, and other healthcare publications. I welcome work and personal inquires through the contacts below.
My Journey to Science Journalism
I’ll spare my whole life story for another post, but there are a few things you should know. I was born completely deaf in my right ear with normal hearing in my left. I grew up communicating with spoken English until I was introduced to the Deaf community and American Sign Language at seventeen. Around that same time, I signed up for an EMT-Basic certification course. I fell in love with EMS and moved from my beautiful home state of Montana down to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue 911 jobs in the big city. My career as a first responder was incredibly rewarding and lasted nearly seven years. In that time I advanced my education from an EMT, to a paramedic, and ultimately to holding a B.S. in Neuroscience. Then life took a turn.
In the fall of my senior year, I lost the large majority of the hearing in my remaining ear overnight, and began an unexpected journey of navigating chronic illness. I now identify proudly as a Deaf woman, and communicate through both ASL and spoken English. Having a background in science and healthcare was crucial to understanding my own health and mitigating fear amidst a sea of complex medical tests and terms. That’s why I chose to pursue science writing. Through writing I can empower others in their journeys by translating advanced topics into accessible language. I draw on my personal and clinical experience to create neuroscience, healthcare, and disability content. I write blog articles, reported features, educational content, and more. But no matter what form it takes, my writing is inspired by my own journey and my love for science.
Let’s Write!
I work with a variety of publications and companies to create unique science and health content. My work includes article writing, educational content creation, and more. Reach out through the contacts below and let’s get writing!