I'm Amanda R. “Mandy” Coriston, an award-winning local journalist published across NY-NJ-PA tristate outlets. As a ghostwriter and copywriter, I’ve produced over 200 STEM-focused and/or educational e-books, as well as hundreds of short-form web copy, articles, op-eds, blogs, social media posts, and educational presentations. I’ve served as a virtual newsroom editor, managing editor, and journalism mentor on both paid and volunteer bases. I also write, edit, document, present, and facilitate educational, strategic planning, and operational events and materials for organizations and individuals in the food systems, environmental stewardship, agricultural, horticultural, and policy/advocacy sectors. I cultivate collaborative, inclusive teams and translate complex topics into clear, actionable content. My work spans journalism, ghostwriting, content strategy, and hands-on educational outreach, with a focus on practical impact for communities, educators, and policy makers.

Amanda R. “Mandy” Coriston

I'm Amanda R. “Mandy” Coriston, an award-winning local journalist published across NY-NJ-PA tristate outlets. As a ghostwriter and copywriter, I’ve produced over 200 STEM-focused and/or educational e-books, as well as hundreds of short-form web copy, articles, op-eds, blogs, social media posts, and educational presentations. I’ve served as a virtual newsroom editor, managing editor, and journalism mentor on both paid and volunteer bases. I also write, edit, document, present, and facilitate educational, strategic planning, and operational events and materials for organizations and individuals in the food systems, environmental stewardship, agricultural, horticultural, and policy/advocacy sectors. I cultivate collaborative, inclusive teams and translate complex topics into clear, actionable content. My work spans journalism, ghostwriting, content strategy, and hands-on educational outreach, with a focus on practical impact for communities, educators, and policy makers.

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I’m Amanda R. “Mandy” Coriston, an award-winning local journalist published across NY-NJ-PA tristate outlets. As a ghostwriter and copywriter, I’ve produced over 200 STEM-focused and/or educational e-books, as well as hundreds of short-form web copy, articles, op-eds, blogs, social media posts, and educational presentations. I’ve served as a virtual newsroom editor, managing editor, and journalism mentor on both paid and volunteer bases. I also write, edit, document, present, and facilitate educational, strategic planning, and operational events and materials for organizations and individuals in the food systems, environmental stewardship, agricultural, horticultural, and policy/advocacy sectors.

I cultivate collaborative, inclusive teams and translate complex topics into clear, actionable content. My work spans journalism, ghostwriting, content strategy, and hands-on educational outreach, with a focus on practical impact for communities, educators, and policy makers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at The Northwest Corner (formerly Finnegan’s Acre Farm)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Strategic systems and organizational planning, development, mapping, and documentation; independent writing and editing; project and event design, facilitation, and implementation.
Ghostwriter / Copywriter (Tier 1/Tier 2) at E-Writer Solutions
January 1, 2018 - Present
Ghostwriter of educational/STEM-based non-fiction content; produced summaries and rewrites; managed multi-project writing across platforms.
Contributor / Writer / Editor / Managing Editor at Extraneous Pursuits
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead ghostwriter/content editor and managing editor across multiple genres and platforms.
Ghostwriter / Content Editor at Phase 2 Publishing
January 1, 2018 - Present
Ghostwriter producing summaries and rewrites of non-fiction works for audiobook content.
Senior Admin / Contributing Writer / Editor / Interim Newsroom Manager at Public Square Amplified
January 1, 2018 - Present
Senior admin, contributing writer/editor, young journalist mentor, interim newsroom manager.
Owner at Pet-Sitting…Plus!
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2018
Sole proprietorship providing in-home/on-farm pet care, including administering medications, managing medically fragile animals, and mobile light grooming.
General Employment (service industry and animal care sectors)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2006
Various roles developing client relations, reliability under deadlines, and broad customer-service expertise across service and animal care settings.

Education

Regents Diploma with Honors at Wallkill Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Arts & Humanities Studies at Concordia College, Bronxville, NY; SUNY Ulster; New Paltz; Cobleskill
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

Annie's Project for Women in Agriculture (Business Plan Development track)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension Beginner Farmers Enterprise Exploration (Farming 101)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
North American Food Systems Network ACRe Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Ordained Wedding Officiant, Universal Life Church
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Certified Master Gardener Volunteer
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program Green Infrastructure Champions Training Course Completion
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services