Resume

I’m a writer, educator, and award-winning social entrepreneur. During my decade as a journalist, I published 188 articles and essays in outlets throughout North America. In 2018, I published my first novel and a nonfiction book. Merging my passions for love stories and environmental stewardship, I now write contemporary romance novels with environmental themes that I publish under the pen name Tara L. Roí. I produce visual & written content for all media. Need help on a project? Work with me.

Fun fact: I’m also an RYT-200 certified yoga instructor. 

Education

Residencies & Conferences

• Writing residency at Vermont Studio Center (winter 2018)
• The Work Conference, a boutique, invitation-only conference for writers (2017)

Exhibitions & Shows

• Brewster Ladies’ Library, Brewster, MA.  Solo Exhibition: “Trashique” (2019)
• Citywide Open Studios, New Haven, CT.  Studio Exhibition: “Control & Release” (2019)
• Westville ArtWalk, New Haven, CT.  Fashion Show: “Trashion” (2017)
• Petersham Art Center, Petersham, MA.  Solo Fashion Show: “Trashique” (2015)
  

Awards

• The BookLife Prize (10/2023), Quarterfinalist for HOPE: Love & Disaster Book 3 by Tara L. Roí.
• Winner of the International Women’s Media Foundation Woman Entrepreneur in the Digital News Frontier fellowship grant to create RealWorldSTEM.com, a video-based news site for teens. (2012)
• International Society for Technology in Education Online Learning Award for STEM Matters webzine (2012)
• Fade In Awards, (5/2008 ): Semi-finalist for, For the Birds, a feature-length romantic comedy.
• The Writer’s Network Screenwriting & Fiction Competition, (10/2007)
  Quarterfinalist for, For the Birds, a feature-length romantic comedy, and Like That, a short story.
• Page International Screenwriting Competition, (7/2007): Quarterfinalist for, For the Birds.
• American Gem Short Script Competition, (9/2006): Top 200 for, The Taming, a modern adaptation of a scene from Shakespeare’s, The Taming of the Shrew.
• Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, (7/2006): Quarterfinalist for, Anna & the Art Thief, a kids’ feature (revision of Anna the Artist).
• Fade In Awards, (2/2005): Quarterfinalist for, Love in Ward M, a feature-length romantic drama.
• Scr(i)pt Magazine Open Door Competition, (2/2005): First Round Finalist for, Love in Ward M.
• Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, (8/2004): Quarterfinalist for, Anna the Artist, a kids’ feature.
• Cynosure Screenwriting Competition, (8/2003): Quarterfinalist for, Anna the Artist.

Experience

• Writer & Consultant. Clients throughout N. America (2007 – present)
• Indie Author & Publisher – Bee Books. New Haven, CT  (2018 – present)
• Advocate / Mentor – Malm Family. Woodbridge, CT & Boston, MA (2017 – present)
• Development Officer – Creative Arts Workshop.  New Haven, CT (2019 – 2020)
• Community Organizer/Founder – Local Lit @LOTTA.  New Haven, CT  (2018 – 2020)
• Communications & Development Director – NHS New Haven. CT   (2018 – 2019)
• Columnist – Growing Magazine [trade publication of Grand View Media, circ. 25,000]   (2008 – 2017)
• Founder & Producer –Real World STEM. Petersham, MA    (2012 – 2013)
• Special Projects Writer – Dept of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts. Lowell, MA  (2012-2013)
• New Media Specialist – Office of School Partnerships, U. Mass. Lowell  (2010-2012)
• English & Film Teacher – Eagle Hill School. Hardwick, MA (2005 – 2006)
• Digital Media & Pay TV Assistant – 20^th Century Fox. Los Angeles, CA (2004-2005)
• Script Reader – Creative Artists Agency. Los Angeles, CA  (2003)
• Creative Development Intern – Sesame Workshop. New York, NY (2002)

My wife and I live in Boston, and we have a daughter with developmental disabilities who lives in New Haven. For over six years now, Rebekah has, in addition to her creative writing, teaching and studying, served as a life coach and mentor to our daughter who lives independently but needs help with organization, medical appointments and negotiation of unfamiliar situations. In all aspects of her work with our daughter, Rebekah has demonstrated responsibility, creative problem solving, dependability, kindness, patience and empathy. I have no reservation in recommending her.

C. Michael Malm
Davis Malm Attorneys