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Christina Ward

@christinaward

AI enablement, content strategy, and instructional design professional creating clear content, engaging learning experiences, and practical solutions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I want to help teams adopt AI effectively through practical learning and healthcare-focused content—partnering cross-functionally to improve processes, translate complexity into clear instruction, and build engaging experiences people can use immediately.

Content strategist, editor, and AI enablement professional with experience designing learning programs, leading content initiatives, and translating complex topics into clear, engaging experiences. I enjoy helping teams adopt new technologies while creating content that informs, empowers, and drives meaningful results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

University of Alabama at Birmingham logoUB

Adjunct Professor - English Comp

Aug 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years)

Designed and delivered 10+ online and in-person college composition courses, creating learner-centered content, assessments, and instructional resources. Facilitated adult learning, adapted instruction for diverse skill levels, and coached students through feedback, revision, and continuous improvement.

Healthline Media logoHM

Editor II, Content Marketing

Nov 2022 - Jun 2026 (3 years 7 months)

Led cross-functional content initiatives for leading healthcare brands, developing onboarding resources, workflow documentation, templates, and AI guidance that improved consistency and quality. Trained colleagues on AI-supported editorial workflows and collaborated with 20+ partners across editorial, clinical, SEO, marketing, product, design, and sales.

Healthline Media logoHM

Editor II, Psych Central

Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Led editorial strategy for Psych Central's mental health content, managing freelance writers, developing content hubs, and launching 20+ high-traffic quizzes. Created writer onboarding and evaluation processes while partnering with medical, SEO, product, and design teams to improve content quality, consistency, and user experience.

Jefferson State Community College logoJC

Adjunct Professor - English Comp

Jefferson State Community College

Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Designed and delivered college composition courses in classroom and online settings, creating lessons, assignments, assessments, and learner resources. Guided students through writing, research, and critical thinking while providing individualized coaching and feedback that helped learners build confidence and improve their communication skills.

Southern Research logoSR

Report Writer

Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Collaborated with scientists to translate complex research into regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with sponsor and industry standards. Managed multiple documentation projects, maintained report templates, tracked production metrics, and consistently met deadlines while supporting cross-functional research teams.

WiserTogether, Inc. logoWI

Senior Client Consultant

Jan 2015 - Mar 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Guided Fortune 500 employers and health plans through software implementation, onboarding, training, and go-live activities. Developed presentations and training materials, translated technical concepts for nontechnical audiences, provided troubleshooting support, and partnered with product teams to improve customer experience and adoption.

WiserTogether, Inc. logoWI

Senior Medical Writer

Oct 2011 - Jan 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Researched and created evidence-based healthcare content by translating clinical studies, medical literature, and treatment guidelines into clear, consumer-friendly resources. Partnered with physicians, editors, writers, and technology teams to ensure scientific accuracy, editorial quality, and consistent publishing standards.

SP

Freelance Writer & Editor

Sole Proprietor

Sep 2005 - Oct 2011 (6 years 1 month)

Produced evidence-based health, parenting, and feature articles for regional and national publications, translating complex topics into engaging content for diverse audiences. Managed projects from research and expert interviews through editing and publication while maintaining APA and AMA editorial standards. Recipient of two industry writing awards.

SRA International logoSI

Freelance Medical Editor

Nov 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 2 months)

Edited and summarized scientific peer-review documents for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with government standards. Collaborated with scientific reviewers to translate complex research into clear, consistent documentation supporting funding decisions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HS

Harvard Medical School

Certificate, AI in Health Care: From Strategies to Implementation

2024 - 2025

NU

Northern Arizona University

Certificate, Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

2019 - 2020

UP

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

MS, Biomedical Writing

2007 - 2010

Earned Biomedical Marketing Writing Certificate 2008

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia logoUP

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Master of Science, Biomedical Writing

2007 - 2010

Earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Writing. Also earned a Biomedical Marketing Writing Certificate in 2008.

UB

University of Alabama at Birmingham

BS, Biology

1993 - 1999

University of Alabama at Birmingham logoUB

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science, Biology

1993 - 1999

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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