AVERY SHOEMAKER

Nonprofit, government, or private sector; academic, science, or literacy. You name the subject area, Avery’s got experience with it. This agility allows Avery to easily hop into Amp projects without missing a beat, and her sensitivity to client needs ensures that she’s addressing tasks attuned to the present moment. Her background in science communication and environmental conservation, along with a love of research, makes Avery skilled at using data and storytelling to craft compelling, meaningful narratives for clients. As an artist and craftsperson, Avery specializes in and has a particular love for working with arts organizations. 

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Working on the NATIFS communications campaign highlighting regional foods across the country was a wonderful opportunity to create interest in recognizing and using native foods.  From researching the uses of seaweed in Hawaii to the life cycle of a salmonberry bush on the West Coast, it was a joy to write in a more poetic register while sharing the amazing and generous work that NATIFS does to share Indigenous knowledge with the public.