Elaina Loveland

Washington, DC and Boston, MA
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Professional Experience

Writer. Editor. Communications Guru. Elaina Loveland been a writing, editing, and communications professional since 1999. She is currently editor-in-chief of International Educator magazine. Loveland is the former editor of the Journal of College Admission and GAMA International Journal, a magazine for managers in insurance and financial services (she was also director of communications for the association). She is the author of two books: (1) Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers and (2) Creative Careers: Paths for Aspiring Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers. Loveland holds a B.A. and M.A. in English and has taught English, writing, and editing courses at several institutions in the Washington, D.C. area. Loveland has written for several national magazines including American Careers, Dance Teacher, Dance Spirit, Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education, and U.S. News and World Report, among others.

Expertise

Copy Editor
17 Years
Editor
17 Years
Writer
17 Years

Specialty

Arts & Humanities
16 Years
Business (general)
2 Years
Education
16 Years

Industries


Academia Teaching
3 Years
Association publication
17 Years
Nonprofit
17 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

17 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education (3-5), Pointe magazine (1-2), Dance Teacher magazine (1-2), U.S. News and World Report (1-2), American Careers magazine (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

American Orff-Schulwerk Association (1-2), Association of Mental Health Counseling (1-2), Rock Communications (1-2), SuperCollege, LLC (1-2)

Other Work History

Editor-in-Chief, International Educator magazine, NAFSA: Association of International Educators Director of Communications/Managing Editor, GAMA International Journal Editor/Publications Manager, Rural School and Community Trust Editor, Journal of College Admission Book Review Editor and Editorial Assistant, Goucher Quarterly

Computer Skills

Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft programs

Awards

From 2004-2016, publications I haved edited received both the APEX Award for Editorial Excellence and an Excel Award from Association and Media Publishing (formerly SNAP)

Associations

Association Media and Publishing, American Society of Association Executives, American Society of Journalists and Authors, MediaBistro

Showcase

K-12 Education

Challenges and Rewards of Rural School Leadership
(Rural Roots 12/1/2002)
Connecting Communities and Classrooms
(Rural Roots 8/1/2003)
Students Assume Critical Role
(Rural Roots 8/1/2003)
Montana Heritage Project Links 21 Rural Communities and Their Schools
Rural Youth Take Action on School Funding and Facilities in Ohio
(Rural Roots 4/1/2003)
Achieving Academic Goals Through Place-Based Learning:
(Rural Roots 2/1/2003)

Higher Education

Leading and Learning
(Advance published by the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities 9/1/2015)
Faculty and students engage in social justice initiatives around the world through unique study abroad programs.
Never Too Late Too Learn
(Northern Virginia 9/1/2008)
Ever thought college was just for 18 to 22-year-olds? Think again. Adult students going back to school in the Washington, D.C. area can achieve success in programs tailored just for them.
The Spirit of Flamenco
(Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education 5/1/2004)
Highlighting the only flamenco college dance program in the United States at the University of New Mexico.
Merging Music and Academe
(Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education 10/1/2004)
A profile of Roberto Diaz, president of the Curtis Institute of Music
College Choices
(Today's Officer 9/6/2005)
Parents and students should team up when it comes to picking which college a student should attend.

Books

Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers
(9/22/2024)
From preparing for an audition and creating a portfolio to taking standardized tests and filing for financial aid, the entire college admissions process as it pertains to actors, artists, dancers, musicians, and writers is covered in this guide for creative college-bound students.
Creative Careers: Paths for Aspiring Artists, Actors, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers
(9/22/2024)
Showcasing more than 75 real-world jobs featuring interviews and advice from successful professionals living their dreams who prove that creatives aren't doomed to be "starving artists" and that there are plenty of careers that provide a good living in the creative economy.

Arts

Russian Style
(Pointe 5/1/2003)
The Universal Ballet Academy in Washington, DC, trains future professional dancers in the Russian tradition.
Artistry Abroad
(Abroad View 5/1/2008)
Creative expression crosses boundaries and students pursuing artistic degree programs can develop themselves as artists by learning from other cultures through study abroad experiences.
A Matter of Degree
(Goldrush Magazine 11/1/2006)
How dance teachers can help their students choose the right college
A Game Plan for Game Day
(Dance Teacher 12/1/2005)
Get students feeling confident and ready for college dance auditions.
Jumping for Joy
(Dance Teacher 2/1/2003)
A profile of Joy of Motion, a nonprofit dance organization in Washington, D.C., which offers nearly every style of dance for children and adults
The Best of Both Worlds
(Dance Teacher 1/1/2003)
A profile of the Goucher College dance department, which combines liberal arts studies with dance training in ballet and modern dance
How They Stack Up
(Dance Spirit 7/1/2002)
Learn to compare college dance programs.

Business

The Power of One
(GAMA International Journal 3/1/2004)
A story on how a national award winner got involved in the life insurance industry.
Changing Lives Forever
(GAMA International Journal 3/1/2005)
A profile of how a working-class boy becomes one of the most prominent figures in the life insurance and financial services industries.

Opinion

The Problem With Adjuncts As Entrepreneurs
(Adjunct Advocate 9/22/2024)

Interviews

Developing Education in Developing Nations
(International Educator 9/1/2006)
An interview with Jamil Salmi, higher education economist at the World Bank
Education Abroad Required
(International Educator 1/15/2006)
An interview with Goucher College President Sanford Ungar.
Mexico Rising
(International Educator 5/1/2008)
An interview with Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico about how education is crucial to the success of both Mexicans and Americans to fully reach their potential in today's global economy.
Re-Envisioning Asia
(International Educator 5/1/2007)
An interview with Kishore Mahbubanim, dean and professor in the practice of public policy at the National University of Singapore
In Search of Understanding: Islam and the West
(International Educator 3/1/2007)
An interview with John L. Esposito director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University
Interview with Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi
(International Educator 7/1/2006)
Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks about achieving human rights for all, especially women and children, her her native Iran.
International Statesman
(International Educator 7/1/2007)
An interview with former Secretary of State Colin Powell in the importance of international education to public diplomacy
Opening Doors to the United Kingdom
(International Educator 11/1/2006)
Chair of the British Council, Lord Neil Kinnock, discusses the initiative announced that Prime Minister Tony Blair announced earlier this year to increase the number of foreign students enrolled in UK universities by 100,000 within five years.
A Sea Change in Jordan
(International Educator 1/1/2007)
An interview with Jordan's Minister of Education Khaled Toukan about the nation's recent developments in higher education.

International Affairs

Earn While You Learn in Canada!
(International Educator 9/1/2006)
Canada recently began allowing international students to obtain work permits for off-campus employment. Will it impact global competition for students?

Profiles

Dr. Alicia Juarerro Wins Professor of the Year Award
(Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education 10/20/2004)
Profile on a dynamic Hispanic woman educator.
Merging Music and Academe
(Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education 10/24/2005)
Read the journey of Chilean violist Roberto Diaz from his early years, to his performing career to his ultimate accomplishment: becoming president of the acclaimed Curtis Institute of Music.
Lalo Alcaraz, Political Cartoonist, Brings Hispanic Issues to the Forefront
(Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education 4/15/2005)
The story of a how a son of immigrants has become a popular cartoonist.

Careers

Working for Uncle Sam
(American Careers 9/22/2024)
Discover career opportunities within the federal government.
Click Here--Promote Your Work
(Washington Independent Writers 2/1/2006)

General

How to be Artsy Smartsy
(U.S. News and World Report 8/22/2006)