Cindy Reeh, Editor

Seattle, Washington

Dynamic editor with more than 20 years of experience. Expertise in editing public health journal manuscripts, web content, reports, proposals, training manuals, and both fiction and nonfiction books. Skilled in editing for correctness, clarity, consistency, style, and audience appropriateness while preserving the author’s voice.

Professional Experience

Editor/Owner, Rainier Editing LLC – Seattle, Washington (March 2022 – Present)

• Delivers high-quality copyediting and substantive editing for major global health research institutions and organizations.

• Excels in enhancing public health journal manuscripts, reports, proposals, training manuals, web content, curricula, fact sheets, newsletters, and books.

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

• Selected contracts:

• Health Security journal, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security: From 2020 to 2025, provided copyediting and substantive editing for approximately 70 journal manuscripts per year, in line with the AMA Manual of Style, including manuscripts for special supplement issues. In-depth knowledge of the AMA Manual of Style and the journal’s specific editorial style preferences and workflow. Well versed in the established good practices of scientific editing and writing as well as the content areas of emergency preparedness, mitigation, prevention, response and recovery, incidence management, and public health covered in the journal.

• Exemplars in Global Health Program, Gates Foundation: Performs copyediting and substantive editing for content published on the web platform (https://www.exemplars.health), including country case studies and research briefs on cross-cutting global health topics. Created and continues to maintain the program’s editorial style guide and serves as an advisor on publication-related questions and policies.

• Department of Global Health, University of Washington: Provides copyediting and substantive editing for journal manuscripts by doctoral students on family planning and maternal and child health in Mozambique.

Editor/Co-Owner, Tandem Editing LLC – Seattle, Washington (January 2016 – June 2022)

• Performed substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading for clients.

• Edited public health journal manuscripts, reports, proposals, training manuals, web content, curricula, fact sheets, newsletters, and books.

On-Call Editor, ICF Next, Creative Services – Remote (August 2014 – January 2021)

• Provided editing services for some of ICF’s largest clients.

• Clients included the US Agency for International Development, Department of Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Department of Labor, National Cancer Institute, Drug Enforcement Agency, Children’s Bureau, Columbia University, and the National Eye Institute.

Freelance Editor – Seattle, Washington (October 2010 – January 2016)

• Delivered high-quality substantive editing and copyediting services.

• Supported independent authors, publishers, and corporate and nonprofit agencies.

Program Associate, PATH – Seattle, Washington (March 2006 – November 2009)

• Wrote and edited reports, proposals, and briefs for the reproductive health team.

• Produced documents in collaboration with authors, editors, designers, and clients.

• Conducted background research and summarized findings for projects.

Program Officer/Program Associate, AED – Washington, DC (September 1999 – March 2005)

• Wrote and edited reports, proposals, communication materials, and web content for CHANGE, a global behavior change project.

• Designed, launched, and maintained websites for the National Security Education Program and the Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program.

• Prepared consultant and vendor contracts and payments.

• Coordinated staff and consultant travel and provided program support.

Skills

• Attention to detail, quality control, proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking.

• Proficient in major style guides including the AMA Manual of Style, Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, US Government Publishing Office Style Manual, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and multiple in-house styles.

• Consistently managed multiple projects, prioritized tasks, and met tight deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Positive, respectful client communication to improve clarity, accuracy, readability, and integrity of content.

• Plain language editing and audience-focused writing for diverse stakeholders.

• Writing support for nonnative English authors to strengthen content.

Certification

Advanced Certificate in Editing – Poynter ACES (in process)

Medical Editing Certificate – American Medical Writers Association (2025)

Editing Certificate – University of Washington (2010)

Education

Master of Arts, International Development Studies (Public Health Concentration) – The George Washington University (2001–2003)

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and German – Central College (1995–1999)

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