©Trish Riley

Samples:

Cinema Verde Wants to Know: What Would You Do To Make The World A Place Where You Want to Live?

Op-Eds and Editorials:

Tech Titans Gone Astray (C)2024

In Times of Doubting Biden(c)7.13.2024

Goddess Retreat to the Island of Miracles – Tinos, Greece (c)2017

A Mandate for Eco-Responsibility is Our New Era of Opportunity (c)2011

The Lost Dreams of Generation Jonesers Awakening in Millennials (c)2010

Cheers to Our New Year (c)2010

House of Cards Going Down (c) 2009

The Writing is on the Wall: Chemical Contamination is Dangerous (c)2009

Al Gore on the Patriot Act (c)2003

Moveon.org Film Party (c)2003

THE FABULOUS SHERRY LASSITER, Evolution Magazine, May 2018

The Industrial Revolution changed the world, bringing with it manufacturing, jobs, education and consumerism. It also brought us industry on a massive scale as well as gross inequities in terms of the economy and quality of life and vast environmental problems. Now the digital revolution is rapidly advancing, and forward thinkers such as Sherry Lassiter, founding partner and director of the Fab Foundation, envision developments that can help us turn the trajectory toward a more equitable and sustainable world.  https://evolution.skf.com/the-fabulous-sherry-lassiter/

Testing for the Future, Evolution Magazine, 2019

“In the past seven years the amount of wind energy deployed in the U.S. has gone way, way up, which is really satisfying to see,” says Jonathan Keller, senior engineer at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at NREL in Boulder, Colorado. http://evolution.skf.com/testing-for-the-future/

The Sky is the Limit​, Evolution Magazine, 2017, published in 11 languages.

One of the earliest pioneers of small wind turbines, Bergey WindPower has persisted with its simple model of three moving parts and no scheduled maintenance requirements, while hundreds of wind companies have come and gone. http://evolution.skf.com/the-sky-is-the-limit-2/

Engineering the Future​, T-Time Magazine, 2017, published in 9 languages, Pgs. 18-21 The engineering solutions of today need to be the sustainable answers of tomorrow to cope with a rapidly changing global market.https://www.trelleborg.com/en/media/t-time-magazine#

Peddling a New Model of Urban Farming FuturePerfect is a project of the Goethe Institut of Germany, designed to raise awareness of sustainability initiatives worldwide. I wrote this article about an effort to convert lawns into gardens in Orlando, Florida.

Going digital on the factory floor 4 June, 2015 — EthosEnergy, an equipment service provider for the power, oil and gas and industrial sectors, has found an excellent cloud-based solution…

Business | Issue: 2015-3 (http://evolution.skf.com/going-digital-on-the-factory-floor/)

E/The Environmental Magazine: Chemical Consequences

A professor’s study shows that chemical-intensive farming has consequences for children’s health. http://www.emagazine.com/magazine-archive/chemical-consequences

Natural Home Magazine: Paradise Found

A pair of artists and their daughters live and work in a sturdy, passively cooled beach house in the Florida Keys. This truly is paradise.

Hemispheres: Eco–Designer Hitesh Mehta designs some of the world’s most environmentally friendly lodges and resorts.

Miller-McCune/Pacific Standard: Safe Planet Campaign Uses the Arts to Explain Chemical Threat
Telling someone they’ve been poisoned in ways that could reshape their DNA and be carried on to their descendants — possibly causing cancer, neurological illness, mental deficiency, birth defects, brain damage and death — isn’t easy. But that’s Michael Stanley-Jones’ job. http://www.psmag.com/nature-and-technology/safe-planet-uses-the-arts-to-explain-chemical-threat-34789

An Issue of Tissue
10 October, 2011 — Urgent equipment crises are a thing of the past at RTI Biologics since the installation of the state-of-the-art SKF machine…

Business | Issue: 2011-4  http://evolution.skf.com/an-issue-of-tissue/

A Matter of Size
6 December, 2005 — Scientists across the United States gather at a new neutron lab at the renowned Oak Ridge National Laboratory to study…

Business | Issue: 2005-4  http://evolution.skf.com/a-matter-of/

Cleaning up our oceans…before it’s too late T-Time, May 2020 – Teams search and destroy abandoned fishing nets that threaten marine life.

Books:

Author: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Greening Your Business (with Heather Gadonniex, Penguin/Alpha Books, 2009)

Author: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Florida Keys (W.W. Norton/Countryman Press 2005, 2009)

Author: The Explorer’s Guide to South Florida (with Sandra Friend, W.W. Norton/Countryman Press 2009)

Author: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Living (Alpha Books/Penguin 2007)

Author: The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in Florida & the Southeast (with Grace Walton, John Wiley and Sons, 2002) Contributing Author:Mobil Travel Guide to NASCAR (MTG, 2004), The Unofficial Guide to Florida (John Wiley and Sons, 2004)

Freelance Writer 1992 – Present:

FEATURE ARTICLES AND BOOK REVIEWS: Environment, Business, Travel, Health, etc.

Appelberg Publishing of Sweden, 2002 – 2021

Subaru Drive Magazine, 2002 – 2012

Audubon Magazine (Marketing Department), 2005 – 2009

Sam’s Club Source Magazine, 2002 – 2008

Publix Greenwise Magazine (Meredith Corporation), 2007, 2008

Life Extension Magazine, 2007- 2008

City and Shore Magazine, 2008

Boca Raton Magazine, 2008

Voyageur Magazine (Pace Communications), 2007

Natural Health Magazine, national 2007

Hemispheres Magazine (Pace Communications for United Airways), May 2007

Shift, The Magazine of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Nov. 2005

E/The Environmental Magazine, May-June 2002, 2004, 2007

Palm Beach Cottages and Gardens, 2004

Natural Home, national 2003, 2006

AOL Digital Cities, 2002, 2003

Rosie.com, national, 2002

WHERE Miami, regional, 1999-2002

Parade Magazine, research, 1999-2002

Self Magazine, research, 2000

The Garden’s Holiday Magazine, Palm Beach Gardens 2001

Meridian Magazine, national 1998-2001

Log and Timber Style Magazine, national 2001

Palm Beach Post / First Sunday Magazine, regional 1998-2002

South Florida Parenting Magazine, regional 1996-2004

South Florida Business Journal, regional 1998-2001

Family Life Magazine, national 2000

Miami Herald, regional 1992-2006

Healthgate.com, web site 2000

The Free Press, regional 1999

Toronto Sun, regional 1999

MountainZone.com, web site 1999

Your Health Magazine, national 1997-1999

Daughters Newsletter, national 1998

Poz Magazine, national 1997

Style At Home Magazine, Canadian national 1997

City Link Magazine, regional 1997

In Depth Magazine, regional 1996

South Florida Parenting Online 1997

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, regional 1995-1997

COLUMNS

Miami Herald Hometown Edition: School Scene 1992-1998 (weekly)

Miami Herald Hometown Edition: Around the Block 1992-1999 (weekly)

Sun-Sentinel Digital Edition: Women’s News Briefs 1997 (weekly)

Sun-Sentinel Community News: Police Blotters 1996-1997 (weekly)

Miami Herald Hometown Edition: Mom and Me at the Movies (with my son) 1992-1993

South Florida Parenting Online: Mom and Me at the Movies (with my daughter) 1997

TRADE JOURNALS, CORPORATE NEWSLETTERS and ADVERTORIALS

M.D. News 1999

Florida Grower and Rancher, statewide 1994

Ornamental Outlook, statewide 1994

Country Folks Grower, Southeast states regional 1994

Nova Southeastern University 1999, 2000

South Florida Parenting Magazine 1996-1999

Jackson Memorial Hospital 1997-1998

City of Hollywood: Fiesta Tropicale event 1998, 1999

Custom News: Hadassah National Conference 1996

Imperial Group of Texas and Tennessee 1994-1995

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Journalists and Authors (board member, conference chair), 2002 – 2011

Society of Environmental Journalists, 1999-present

International Travel Media, 2002 – 2004

European Press Network: Correspondent.com, 2002

Florida Outdoor Writers Association, 1999-2003

National Writers Union, 1997-2001

EDUCATION, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS

Yale Sustainability Leadership Forum, 2017, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Save and Preserve Eco Film Festival, 2017, Khanty-Mansiysk, Siberia, Russian Federation

International EcoFilm Fest, 2015, Subic Bay, Philippines

National Press Foundation Fellowship on Retirement in the 21st Century, 2009, Washington DC

Council of National Journalism Organizations, ASJA representative, 2009, St. Petersburg, FL

UC Berkeley Journalism Conference, 2006, Berkeley, CA

Scripps Institute Fellowship on Environmental Journalism, 2006, Jupiter, FL

American Society of Journalists and Authors: Co-Chair National Conference, 2006 – 2007, NYC, NY

Society of Environmental Journalists Conference, 2006, Burlington, VT

Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Techniques and Computer Assisted Reporting, 2005, Naples, FL

Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families Fellowship on Covering Adolescent Health, 2001, New Orleans, LA

Poynter Institute: On Covering Water, 2000, St. Petersburg, FL

Travel Media Showcase, 2000, Atlantic City, NJ

Troutbeck Travel Writers Conference, 1999, Hudson Valley, NY

National Writers Union Delegates Assembly, 1998, Boston, MA

National Writers Conference, 1996, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Purdue University 1977-1980, West Lafayette, IN

Carmel High School, Hoosier Scholar Award, 1977, Carmel, IN

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Save and Preserve Eco Film Festival, Siberia, 2017

Curator and Panel Leader, First Annual Subic Bay Eco-Film Festival, Philippines, 2015

Sarasota Green Conference, 2014

Seminole County Tourism Awards Banquet, Keynote, 2012

Green Trends, Florida Green Building Coalition, St. Petersburg, FL, June 2009

Co-Op America Green Business Conference, San Francisco, Nov. 2008

InterContinental Hotels Green Meeting Planners Showcase, Washington DC, Nov. 2008; Los Angeles and San Diego, May 2008

Green Apple Music Festival, Miami, April 2008

Heart of a Chef Conference, Miami, April 2008

University of Florida Sustainability Panel, July 2008

Society of American Travel Writers Conference, Little Rock, May 2008

American Society of Journalists and Authors Conference, New York City, April 2008

Center for Health and Environmental Justice Conference, Winter Park, FL, 2006

National Association of Pen Women, Richmond, VA, 2003

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Cinema Verde, Gainesville’s Environmental Film and Arts Festival, founder 2010 – Present

Green Drinks International, Gainesville FL chapter, founder 2009 – Present

Miami Book Fair International, author introducer, 1996-2000

South Florida Freelancers Network, e-list administrator 1997-1999

Boy Scout Troop 383 of Weston, Public Relations Coordinator 1991-1994

Indian Trace Elementary PTA, Public Relations Chairperson 1991-1992

Peggy Wadsworth Transplant Fund, South Florida Media Liaison 1990-1992

Central Indiana Association of Volunteer Administrators, Treasurer 1987-1988

Near East Side Community Advisory Council, President, Vice-President, Secretary 1984-1986

The Indianapolis Peace Center, Technical Director of television series 1983-1985

SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1982-1989

Program Director, Indianapolis 2/89-6/89

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Coalition, a program of the Metro Advocate Ministry. Designed and implemented program providing volunteer support services for homebound elderly to prevent unnecessary nursing home placements. Secured grant funds from The National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. and The Indianapolis Foundation. Reported to Board of Directors. Skills utilized included network coordination; public relations and program promotion including television appearances and public service announcements; report preparation and delivery; volunteer recruitment, training and management; volunteer and staff supervision.

Program Coordinator, Indianapolis 1/88-2/89

The Visiting Nurse Service, a not for profit United Way sponsored Home Health Agency. Co-wrote Federal grant proposal, implemented and executed project to provide support services to homebound elderly based on a nationally successful model. Program succeeded as designed, at less than budgeted cost, and became a full time program in its own right, as described above. Skills utilized included coalition building, needs assessment, program development, volunteer management and staff supervision.

Volunteer Coordinator, Indianapolis 3/86-2/89

The Visiting Nurse Service. Raised agency profile utilizing print and broadcast media and public speaking engagements to promote volunteer components. Prepared statistical reports, developed forms and maintained monthly correspondence. Expanded and improved client services through extensive community networking, resource coordination and program management.

Program Director, Indianapolis 10/82-3/86

The After School Program, an ecumenical effort to provide a stimulating and creative learning environment for low income children at risk of abuse and neglect. Designed and implemented entire program serving 100 children at two sites. Recruited, trained and supervised 55 volunteers and coordinated daily activities. Supervised three part-time staff as well as student interns. Skills utilized included program design, implementation and management; public speaking and television appearances; legislative lobbying.

Comments and Kudos Collected over the Years:

“Trish Riley’s ‘Why the Bleep?’ and His Holiness the Dalia Lama’s ‘Contemplative Mind, Hard Science’ are two articles that validate my personal experience,” reader feedback, Shift: At the Frontiers of Consciousness, the magazine of the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

“It has been my pleasure to know and work with Trish Riley for the past five years in my role as managing editor of South Florida Parenting magazine. [A] piece of length that we published by Trish Riley, a story on toxic indoor air in public schools in our April 2003 issue, won a first-place Gold Award for investigative reporting from the national Parenting Publications of America,” Vicki McCash Brennan, editor, South Florida Parenting Magazine.

“Trish, I just received my copy of SKF Evolution. Great writing and fantastic
article. Thanks for your effort,” Mark Frogley  MEO, BTech  Manager, Technology Integration, SKF USA, Service Division, Spring Grove, PA, 17362, USA

“I just read your excellent article on our toxic schools here in south Florida. THANK YOU for this article,” Denise Robinette, founder, Healthy Living Foundation.

“Dear Trish, Everyone who has seen your work is very impressed by your skills – you did a great job! I hope I – or colleagues of mine – will be able to give you more assignments,” Ulrika Rask, Appelberg Publishing Agency, Sweden

“Your continued involvement and commitment to truth and sustainable environmental action has been a LARGE value in my life.  The continuous information you keep me appraised, since the last film festival, has been valuable. Keep up your efforts. They make a difference,” Carter Lord, Film Producer, 2013

“The write-ups in the newspapers were outstanding!  So happy for you and your team.  You are making a difference, Trish.” Cheers, Alice

“We absolutely loved participating in Cinema Verde and are very proud of the honor, especially in our home town! I truly hope you are successful in obtaining sustaining funding for your efforts. You have so much to offer our community and we appreciate all the sweat equity you are putting in to bringing important content and environmental ethics to Gainesville.” Jill Heinerth, Heinerth Productions Inc.

What you have done for our community, and beyond is wonderful,” Jane Adair

“I can’t help but compare Cinema Verde to my other interactions with film festivals. The other experiences come off as anomic, insufficiently communal, and less-organized (including one I was co-hosting) .  There are a thousand things to do and you did them all with modest delegating, as near as I can tell,” Steve McGuire, Filmmaker 

“It has been a real pleasure to participate to Cinema Verde and to meet you and your passionate festival crew. I very much enjoyed your warm welcoming and I truly felt that your festival is a great opportunity for filmmakers to gather, discuss, and enjoy movies in a cozy and creative atmosphere,” Filippo Piscopo, Film Director

“THANK YOU for keeping us so well informed.  We are headed north….for the long hot summer, but will be back in November to rejoin the world.  We appreciate the contributions you are making to improve our community!”  Sally Dickinson

“Thanks for participating in our Conference! People gave me a great deal of oral feedback – very positive regarding your workshop – and a few written comments: ‘Fabulous; Very good practical hints; Wonderful take-away information; Love the notes she gave me!’,” Lucy Zuercher, National League of American Pen Women, Richmond Writers Conference, 2002

“I enjoyed the article on High Art in North Carolina. It’s nice to see a well-written article with great photos that introduces or reconnects people with this craft. Great job!” Reader feedback, Subaru Drive Magazine.

“Thank you, thank you! You do SUCH nice work,” Jennifer Fischer, editor, Drive Magazine

“Thanks so much for the great article. I like what you said about reconnecting with nature. I think it is very important to our health and peace of mind,” Susan Coughlin, Mounts Botanical Garden.

“Thank you, Trish. We all think you did a terrific job. Thanks for your good work,” Communications Dept., Jackson Memorial Hospital.

“Thank you for the excellent article you recently wrote about Kids Voting Broward. Your description of our goals and programs helped educate the community about Kids Voting. This type of exposure is crucial to the future of democracy,” Barbara Ericksen, Executive Director, Kids Voting Broward.

“Trish Riley is committed to good journalism as well as good citizenship,” Paul Anger, Broward Editor, Miami Herald.

“Your article was concise, accurate and well-written,” Gail Goodrich, Literary Fair Coordinator.

“I just saw today’s Herald. Impressive and splendid – very special,” Dave Lawrence, Publisher and Chairman, Miami Herald.

“I’m getting fabulous feedback from your readers…that was such a wonderful, in-depth article…our next meeting was standing room only! You have touched the lives of literally thousands of people. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Barbara Rommer, M.D., co-founder Fort Lauderdale Near Death Association and author, Blessing in Disguise (Llewellyn Books, 1999).

“We enjoy your writing, and we will have space for you,” Ric Hawthorne, Subaru Drive Magazine

“You have a good, impressive range of clips (it’s heartening to see a freelancer who’s making it). It’s good to know someone who knows Florida as well as you do,” David Masello, Article Editor, Country Living Magazine

“You have become my ace in the hole. Pat yourself on the back,” Kiki Bochi, editor, South Florida Parenting Magazine.

“Thank you for your impartial critique of our project. We found your article to be enlightening and very well written. We definitely appreciate your efforts,” Tsvi Schacter, Emerald Springs Estates.

“I can attest to Trish’s dedication to accurate and objective reporting and lively writing. I have seen a consistent commitment to environmental issues, a joy in learning new information and skills, and a great desire to share what she knows with others. She is a fine representative of our profession,” Pat Curry, freelance writer and editor.

“Trish is a responsible and professional journalist. She meets deadline and her work is both creative and professional,” Ray Lynch, Editor, Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.

“Now I know why you’re a writer – you’re good! What a great article,” Samantha Ragors, Third Planet.

“I enjoyed your article on ‘Green Design.’ Very well done,” Craig Melby, ITRA.

“I was impressed to see the work that you have done in the development of this website,” Alexander Halperin, Weston City Commissioner.

“Yours is the most specific and most useful site about Weston on the Net,” Robin Stojanov.

Please contact trishriley9@gmail.com for your writing and editorial needs – Thank you!