Through my self-driven freelance communications work, I partnered with scientists and administrators at the International Seed Federation and American Seed Trade Association to create a series of six fact sheets about gene editing. I researched, wrote, and designed the materials. The fact sheets translated scientific papers and materials into easy-to-understand one-page documents. These fact sheets will be used globally, but initially with European Union legislators to promote the technology and reasonable regulation of gene editing in Europe.

Role: Writing, designing, message building

Audience: Federal officials and legislators

Employer: International Seed Federation, American Seed Trade Association

• #1 – Gene editing is plant breeding
• #2 – Gene editing delivers more predictable food quality and security
• #3 – Leveraging science for a better agriculture
• #4 – Plant breeding is built upon a long history of safety
• #5 – Gene editing promotes expanded involvement and more choices
• #6 – Gene editing is an important tool