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

Montana Heritage Project Links 21 Rural Communities and Their Schools

Higher Education

Faculty and students engage in social justice initiatives around the world through unique study abroad programs.
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.
Highlighting the only flamenco college dance program in the United States at the University of New Mexico.
A profile of Roberto Diaz, president of the Curtis Institute of Music
Parents and students should team up when it comes to picking which college a student should attend.

Books

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.
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

The Universal Ballet Academy in Washington, DC, trains future professional dancers in the Russian tradition.
Creative expression crosses boundaries and students pursuing artistic degree programs can develop themselves as artists by learning from other cultures through study abroad experiences.
How dance teachers can help their students choose the right college
Get students feeling confident and ready for college dance auditions.
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
A profile of the Goucher College dance department, which combines liberal arts studies with dance training in ballet and modern dance
Learn to compare college dance programs.

Business

A story on how a national award winner got involved in the life insurance industry.
A profile of how a working-class boy becomes one of the most prominent figures in the life insurance and financial services industries.

Opinion

Interviews

An interview with Jamil Salmi, higher education economist at the World Bank
An interview with Goucher College President Sanford Ungar.
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.
An interview with Kishore Mahbubanim, dean and professor in the practice of public policy at the National University of Singapore
An interview with John L. Esposito director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University
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.
An interview with former Secretary of State Colin Powell in the importance of international education to public diplomacy
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.
An interview with Jordan's Minister of Education Khaled Toukan about the nation's recent developments in higher education.

International Affairs

Canada recently began allowing international students to obtain work permits for off-campus employment. Will it impact global competition for students?

Profiles

Profile on a dynamic Hispanic woman educator.
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.
The story of a how a son of immigrants has become a popular cartoonist.

Careers

Discover career opportunities within the federal government.

General