Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Generic

Stephanie Spiro

3410 Nixon Rd, Unit 118 Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

Writer and digital strategist with a strong interest in human rights advocacy, social good initiatives, community-building storytelling techniques, geriatric care, dementia research, psychology, and the arts. Writing published in The Huffington Post, In Media Res, Luna Luna Magazine, Sold Magazine, The 12th Street Journal, and The Brooklyn Rail. Currently pursuing a degree in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Digital Strategist

Self
01.2008 - Current

Collaborator on social media campaigns for crowdfunding projects. Specialize in strategy with a focus on facilitating and elevating positive connections between people and amplifying good news. Co-ran a successful social media and digital content campaign for The Dalai Lama Film Kickstarter project, which achieved 171% funding, quadrupling Facebook and Twitter communities, creating content streams resulting in dynamic online engagement and support for the upcoming documentary. The film is considered by the Dalai Lama to be part of his "Spiritual Will.” Worked on social media management and outreach across multiple platforms for international bestselling author, scientist, monk, and Dalai Lama translator, Matthieu Ricard. Mediated conversations across multiple social media platforms in support of Ricard’s new best-selling book, Altruism (2015), his #AltruismRevolution and the humanitarian nonprofit he co-founded, Karuna-Shechen.

Board Member

Dream Cases
11.2013 - Current

Media strategist. Dream cases provides luggage and donated items to children entering foster care.

Contributing Blogger

The Huffington Post
02.2012 - 01.2018

Writer with a focus on the power of immersive storytelling to reach, unite, and heal people. Blog posts and interviews appeared on the front page of The Huffington Post's Arts and Culture section, and in the Travel and Healthy Living sections. Featured as a rising star in a story about social good, feminism, and geekery in The Huffington Post Technology section.

Contributing Editor

The Viral Media Lab
09.2010 - 04.2017

Writer and aggregator, provided digital content and social media outreach for a website that explores the ways viral media generate meaning, transform culture, and inspire social change.

Contributing Writer

Bit Rebels
01.2012 - 01.2016

Created content and blog posts for Bit Rebels including articles on New York lifestyle, art, technology and travel.

Client Advocacy Specialist

Modest Needs Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008

In charge of intake for individuals and families in short-term financial crisis.

Education

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work & Geriatrics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Media Studies

New School For Public Engagement
New York, NY
05.2012

Timeline

Board Member

Dream Cases
11.2013 - Current

Contributing Blogger

The Huffington Post
02.2012 - 01.2018

Contributing Writer

Bit Rebels
01.2012 - 01.2016

Contributing Editor

The Viral Media Lab
09.2010 - 04.2017

Freelance Digital Strategist

Self
01.2008 - Current

Client Advocacy Specialist

Modest Needs Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work & Geriatrics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Media Studies

New School For Public Engagement
Stephanie Spiro