Amanda Leff Ritchie

Writer | Editor | Publicist | Strategic Communicator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Throughout my career, I've helped professors attain global media coverage of their important research, shared stories of innovative entrepreneurs, and produced and managed content in print media and online. I’m self-driven, intuitive, and thrive where creativity is welcomed. Empathy is my super power.

Amanda Leff Ritchie

Writer | Editor | Publicist | Strategic Communicator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Searching for Answers and Finding POTS
I had been tired for as long as I could remember, run ragged from years of pushing myself as a type-A student in high school and college while juggling part-time jobs. After graduation, I settled into a low-stress 9-to-5 position that rarely required my a
Chicago Health
Finding Relief: Treatments target chronic pain and inflammation
On most days for the past 25 years, 79-year-old Arthur Cooper of Park Ridge has experienced side effects stemming from genetic neuropathy, which causes numbness, tingling, and pain throughout the peripheral nervous system.
Chicago Caregiving
Deep Freeze: Does Whole-Body Cryotherapy Benefit Muscle Recovery?
As we know all too well, it can get pretty cold in Chicago. But some Chicagoans seek even colder temperatures, paying to stand in their shorts for three minutes in temperatures as low as 300 degrees below zero. They’re doing so for the potential healing purposes of whole- body cryotherapy.
Chicago Health
Reiki's Healing Energy Can Spread Calm and Reduce Stress
Energy cannot be created or destroyed — but can energy help reduce stress? Believers of reiki think so.
Chicago Health
Cover Story: Exploring Science
This seven-page spread cover story features innovative STEM programing at a private school in Pittsburgh.
Shady Side Academy Magazine
Creating opportunities for girls interested in STEM careers
Several days a week during the school year, a group of high school girls from around the region gather after school at Carnegie Mellon University ‘s Field Robotics Center to prepare for an international robotics competition. Known as the Girls of Steel, they tie their hair back with bandanas as they fine tune robots—channeling their mascot Rosie the Riveter. With a wink toward robotics, their version of the icon sports a bionic arm.
Pop City
All Songs Considered? NPR's Bob Boilen Takes His Best Shot
I profiled Bob Boilen, who has a knack for featuring relatively unknown artists who later hit it big. (March 2007)
Paste Magazine
Graduates elevate nation's standard of nursing care
This five-page spread features four graduates of Chatham's Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
Chatham Alumni Magazine
Spring 2013 Issue: Your Life. Your Chatham.
I served as managing editor of the Spring 2013 issue of the Chatham Recorder.
Chatham Alumni Magazine
Managing Editor
Fall 2012 Issue: The Vision Moves Forward
I served as managing editor of the Fall 2012 issue of the Chatham Recorder.
Chatham Alumni Magazine
Managing Editor
Fall 2011 Issue: Global Focus
I served as managing editor of the Fall 2011 issue of the Chatham Recorder.
Chatham Alumni Magazine
Managing Editor
Transformed by Katrina
A year after the storm’s wrath, ExpoSigns has managed to re-invent itself.
The Big Picture Magazine

About

Amanda Leff Ritchie

Content Strategy

Publications

Corporate Communications

Social Media Management

Project & Proposal Management

Copywriting & Editing

Public & Media Relations

Website/Content Management

Photo & Video Editing

Research & Info Gathering

Marketing

Journalism

With more than 15 years of experience as a communications professional, I've excelled in management roles in communications and public relations serving institutions of higher education, legal services, and the arts.

I love managing complex projects with a big picture scope, although I have a sharp eye for details as well. Throughout my career, I've managed a number of impactful projects, such as the launch of the University of Pittsburgh's Twitter and Facebook accounts, production of Chatham University's institutional magazine, and the redevelopment of Eckert Seamans' website.

I graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

Image credit: "Aurora Over Sheep Mountain" by Keith Williams is licensed under CC BY-NC.