I’m Tiffini, a writer and researcher with three decades of journalism experience in newsrooms and higher education. I specialize in mentoring emerging journalists, editorial strategy, and translating complex information into clear narratives.

I write about healthcare, military and veterans issues, higher education, culture, environment, and faith communities. I’m also developing an oral history and legacy preservation practice.

What I offer

Journalism & Editorial:

• News and feature writing
• Editorial strategy and content development
• Social media and digital platforms
• Newsroom training and mentorship
• Healthcare, military/veterans, higher ed, culture, environment, faith coverage

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Curriculum development for digital-first journalism
• Student newsroom advising (University of Tampa Advisor of the Year)
• Training journalists in evolving platforms and tools

Legacy & Oral History (building practice):

• Oral history interviewing and documentation
• Personal and institutional legacy preservation
• Archival research and narrative synthesis

My work has appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Tampa Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Military.com, St. Pete Life Magazine, and other publications. I currently partner with Orlando Health on healthcare education content.

I taught journalism full-time at the University of Tampa and have also taught at UF, UCF, USF, and Eckerd College. I hold an MA in Journalism from the University of Florida.