Christina Nifong

About

A seasoned journalist and eloquent writer, with a wide range of communications skills and experiences, I bring curiosity, care, and professionalism to every project I take on.For 30 years, I have been growing my qualifications. I've penned magazine cover stories, crafted in-depth profiles, tackled trending topics, created heartfelt essays, and written insightful book reviews for publications such as The Roanoker magazine, Edible Blue Ridge, and Publishers Weekly. I have also written feature stories and worked as a staff writer for newspapers such as The (Raleigh) News & Observer, The Roanoke Times, and The Christian Science Monitor.In 2021, I expanded my skills by stepping into the newly created position of Communications Manager for the Roanoke-based nonprofit Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP). In this role, I oversaw communications strategy for the staff, wrote a monthly newsletter, and created captivating and informative social media content. I also wrote for and maintained LEAP's website.I have written monthly book reviews on topics such as food, travel, wellness, the outdoors, and parenting for Publishers Weekly since 2020.I have also taught online and in-person classes centered on the craft of writing and the value of local food.