Work - Mandi Writes

East Cascades Oak Partnership

When you combine a scientifically-driven organization that's passionate about Oregon's oak trees with the need for a concise Strategic Action Plan, the challenge is clear. The end result? A strategy that once brushed up against 100 pages becomes a cool illustrated 19.

AKI Foundational Youth Services

An invitation to reimagine website copy for the non-profit AKI led to my most-loved work of 2023—yet it was easy to fall hard and fast for this woman-led organization providing intensive case management and safe, nurturing havens for female-identifying youth.

Perkins & Co

There’s plenty to love about a financial firm that’s consistently voted a Portland favorite, yet doesn’t take itself too seriously. I think we could all stand to attend to our affairs a bit more like local accounting darling Perkins & Co.

Luv My Levi's

This campaign not only made me into an accidental ambassador, it solidified my love of an original online experience. Site visitors were invited to toggle between three real women—a novel idea back then—to see how they might style their Levi’s via interviews and stylist snapshots.

Everytown for Gun Safety

An organization I champion off-the-clock, polishing copy for Everytown’s College Gun Safety Index to help evaluate colleges and universities based on eight gun safety elements was a win—although ultimately tabled, for the time being.

The Pill Club (formerly Favor)

The Pill Club, a women-led start-up making reproductive health products accessible, had rebranded as Favor (they now operate under the name Nurx). During this evolution, there lived a moment in time when my handiwork had a home on both Favor.com and in a series of emails.

Perkins & Co

The chance to work with an old friend and design aficionado to create a cheeky Portland Business Journal ad with an Alice in Wonderland theme? Check. And it’s for "The Most Admired Accounting Firm in Oregon,” you say? Check YEAH.

Levi's Banner Ad

The iconic “Yes We Can” became “Yes He Does” in a Levi’s banner ad celebrating the 44th president’s inauguration. The image in question was none other than the man, myth and legend himself giving a stump speech in his own well-worn pair.

Park City Mountain Resort

A creative director - copywriter pairing borne out of the referral of a friend of a friend of a friend, my time spent on the Park City advertising slopes never really felt like, well, work. My only regret: Not making it to SKI Magazine’s #1 Family Vacation Destination.

Microsoft Office 2010

An agency acquisition that led to joining the ranks of Microsoft meant it wasn’t long before I joined an internal team of dedicated Microsoft-ees. One showpiece of that era: a campaign landing experience, complete with videos and scripts, for Microsoft Office 2010.