Catherina Newnam
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer & Editor
Darpan Literary Magazine
07.2025 - Current
- Produced original content relating to social justice, ethics, and identity
- Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure all pieces were publishing-ready.
- Utilized online tools to conduct research on trending topics and audience interests.
Published Author
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
09.2024 - Current
- Authored a poetry collection, Echoes & Ember, exploring themes of growth, identity, emotional struggle, and resilience.
Home Care Provider Assistant Intern
AAA+ HomeCare
Richmond, Virginia
09.2022 - Current
- Advocated for elderly clients, many of whom had limited English proficiency, by assisting with communication, medical adherence, and navigating daily needs.
- Helped clients stay on track with medications and appointments, often acting as a bridge between them, their families, and healthcare providers.
- Observed how gaps in policy and accessibility affect seniors, sparking a commitment to elder rights and equitable care.
History Curriculum Development Intern
Deep Run High School
Richmond, Virginia
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and revised creative lesson plans for AP U.S. History, U.S. Government, AP Psychology, and African American History, incorporating philosophy and law-related themes to enhance critical thinking.
- Assisted in creating engaging activities and assessments that fostered debate, structured argument, and persuasive writing skills among students.
President & Founder
Cantare Candles (Social Non-profit)
Glen Allen, Virginia
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Founded and managed a handcrafted candle business, donating 100% of proceeds to the Kids in Need Foundation, supporting educational equity.
- Lead product design, marketing, and sales, conducting outreach in-person and online.
- Engaged with community members to raise awareness about education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Creative writing/Legal and policy research
- Data collection and analysis
- Client advocacy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Editing written materials
- Public speaking
Publications
- Echoes and Ember [Poetry Collection]
Published by Amazon Kindle, 2024
A five-chapter poetry collection exploring themes of growth, love, emotional struggle, and the human condition. Each section includes prose-like reflections on the emotions explored in the poems.
Selected Poems & Articles:
- “Unraveling the Essence of Time: A Philosophical Analysis”
Published in Vellichor Literary Magazine - “The Oldest Rhyme with Time”
Published in Vellichor Literary Magazine
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Staff Writer & Editor
Darpan Literary Magazine
07.2025 - Current
Published Author
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
09.2024 - Current
History Curriculum Development Intern
Deep Run High School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Home Care Provider Assistant Intern
AAA+ HomeCare
09.2022 - Current
President & Founder
Cantare Candles (Social Non-profit)
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Science
Virginia Tech
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