The goal of Despite the Dark™ (DTD) is:
“Empowering women to live despite the dark.”
During my time with DTD, I focused on writing valuable blog pieces that served to inform and shed light upon the difficulties faced by women at night. From conducting one-on-one informational interviews to writing safety guides, my work directly impacted the women’s running community within the United States, most directly in Chicago, IL.
Timeframe: August 2020 - December 2021
Key Takeaway: Even fairly simple actions aimed at education and visibility can drastically change perspectives on important topics.
Creative Works
These Are the Alarming Challenges Impeding Women’s Daily Lives Right Now - June 2021
5 Items That Women Carry to Feel Safer at Night - March 2021
College, Nonprofits, and Women’s Empowerment With Melissa Newman - February 2021
3 Ways Having a Female of Color in Power Empowers Girls and Women Everywhere - January 2021
A Passion-Driven Life: An Interview With Brooklyn Lindsey - December 2020