Cindy Reeh, Editor

Seattle, Washington

SUMMARY

Dynamic editor with more than 20 years of experience specializing in public health. Proven expertise in copyediting and substantive editing for esteemed organizations. Successfully edited more than 300 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals while leading a skilled editorial team. Committed to delivering high-quality publications that enhance research.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Independent Editor, Self-Employed; 2010 – Present; Seattle, WA

• Delivers exceptional copyediting and substantive editing services for major global health organizations, research institutions, and nongovernmental organizations.

• Excels in enhancing manuscripts, donor reports, case studies, and other documents.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, students, program staff, editorial managers, and communications professionals.

• Leads a team of skilled editors to offer clients more availability and specialized expertise.

Program Associate, PATH; 2006 – 2009; Seattle, WA

• Authored and edited reports, proposals, and web content for the reproductive health team.

• Coordinated the production of publications, working closely with authors, program managers, editors, designers, and donors.

• Conducted background research and synthesized findings for projects across various health topics, including reproductive health supply security and chronic diseases.

• Organized logistics for large- and small-scale meetings and conferences worldwide.

• Oversaw the administration of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition’s Innovation Fund, a small grants program.

Program Officer and Program Associate, Academy for Educational Development; 1999 – 2005; Washington, DC

• Served as program officer for CHANGE, a behavior change global health project.

• Acted as program associate for the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program.

• Drafted reports, proposals, web content, and other communication materials.

• Prepared contracts for consultants and vendors, ensuring all requirements were met.

• Arranged travel for staff and consultants while providing support for multiple programs.

• Designed, launched, and maintained websites for NSEP and PPIA.

SKILLS

• Editing manuscripts, reports, and policy documents for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial styles and guidelines, client preferences, and journal requirements

• Translating complex data into content for professionals, policymakers, and the public

• Adapting technical health content for diverse audiences, including government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, policymakers, community organizations, and the public

• Ensuring high levels of quality control through checklists, tools, and software programs

• Collaborating with clients to improve quality, readability, accuracy, and integrity of content

• Managing editorial timelines and liaising with authors, editors, clients, and experts

• Working with authors to prepare journal submissions, including formatting, citation management, and responding to reviewer feedback

• Using applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat

• Conducting research and writing reports, proposals, brochures, fact sheets, literature reviews, web content, and other communication materials

CERTIFICATION

2025 – Present; Poynter ACES; Advanced Editing Certificate; Online

2025 – 2025; American Medical Writers Association; Medical Editing Certificate; Online

2010 – 2010; University of Washington;  Editing Certificate; Seattle, WA

EDUCATION

2003; The George Washington University; Master of Arts, International Development Studies (Concentration in Public Health); Washington, DC

1999; Central College; Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and German Language (Dual Majors); Political Science and Spanish Language (Dual Minors); Pella, Iowa