Independent Contractors

Looking for the right communications talent to help tell your story? Searching out the perfect talent to take your business to the next level? Look no further.

These Tucson chapter members offer a wide range of communications services on an independent/contract basis. Whether you call them consultants, contractors, freelancers or indies, you’ll find someone to help you with your short- and long-term communications projects.

Check for regular updates or contact Linda Herrick at Linda.B.Herrick@gmail.com for referrals.

Elena Acoba, Writer/Editor
520-742-1979, acoba@dakotacom.net
www.linkedin.com/in/elenaacoba
2770 W. Camino Llano, Tucson, AZ 85742
Use my 30-plus years of business communications and news writing expertise to create engaging content for your web sites, newsletters, magazines, public relations and other communications projects.

Marsha Baker, Writer and PR Consultant
Marsha Baker Communications, LLC
520-743-8503, marshabakercommunications@cox.net
3209 W Placita del Comienzo, Tucson, AZ 85745
Specializing in advertising and web copy, feature writing, marketing planning, branding and public relations. Helping companies and organizations achieve their goals through results-oriented copy and well-defined PR messages. Clients include private and public sector organizations, advertising agencies and the media.

Robert K (Bob) Berry, APR, Fellow PRSA
Senior Counselor, Kingdon-Nichols LLC
520-820-3498, bob@kingdon-nichols.com
www.kingdon-nichols.com
5272 West Sunrise Canyon Pl., Marana, AZ 85653
For over 30 years, Mr. Berry has partnered with clients to build market share, engage employees, members and donors, and design communication strategies that successfully impact the goals of the enterprise.

Paula Bohte, Bohte Design LLC
paula@bohtedesign.com
612 317 0466
www.bohtedesign.com

Karen Dahood, Independent Writer
520-327-9545, kdahood@cox.net
2939 E. Third St., Tucson, AZ 86716
www.karendahood.com, www.moxiecosmos.com
Composing and editing all forms of written communication as “the write hand of leadership.” Group work (e.g., case statements). Feature stories. Strong community relations skills.

William C. Dobbs, Social Media specialist
Collective Cloud Consulting
700 West Millbrook Lane, Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone: 520-301-4445, will@collectivecloudconsulting.com, http://collectivecloudconsulting.com

Juleen Eichinger
Eichinger Communications LLC
520-731-2784, eichinger@hotmail.com
PO Box 18696, Tucson, AZ 85731
• Writing
• Proofreading
• Copyediting (Chicago and APA style)
• Manuscript editing (academic disciplines)
• Technical editing

Susan Green
520-577-1747,susansgreen@earthlink.net
5060 N. Via Condesa, Tucson, AZ 85718
After 15 years full-time in communications at the UA, I now free-lance (part-time) in writing, event planning, desktop publishing and illustration.

Susan Guerrero, Web Site Developer
C 520-990-4750, sguerrero5@earthlink.net
www.susanguerrero.com
17 years in writing, editing and public relations for healthcare organizations, associations, schools, government and nonprofit organizations. Bilingual in Spanish and English. University of Arizona Certified Webmaster.

Linda Herrick, M. Ed.
Public Relations & Business Communication
C 520-490-4621, Linda.B.Herrick@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/lindaherrick
Count on experience. 30 years in the fields of Education, Social Sciences and Communication. Press Releases and Media Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting/editing, Marketing Materials, Web Content, Research, Crisis Communications

Nancy McCluskey-Moore, ABC
Medical Marketing Consultant
nmcmoore@yahoo.com
C: 520-822-6373
63779 E. Greenbelt Ln.
Tucson, AZ 85739

Marilyn Pincus, Marilyn Pincus, Inc.
520-742-6699, MPscribe@aol.com
Marilyn Pincus is an author, ghostwriter, speaker and President of Marilyn Pincus, Inc. See: www.MarilynPincus.info for a brief biography. Call for a no-obligation consultation.

Janni Simner, Writer
janni@simner.com, www.simner.com/chollabear
PMB 230, 5425 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
Specializing in science, medical and web writing. I'm also available to write business and marketing copy, articles, profiles, promotional materials and educational materials.

Dean Steeves, Partner/Account Executive,
A&A&DS Advertising Communications Consultants
Performing Partner, LaughingStock Comedy Company
520-749-3800, propaganda@laughing.com
Not a club, we are a nationally-touring troupe, delivering customized comedy shows to corporate and association special events. We also write and produce customized comedy media for marketing solutions.

Sally Sumner, Content producer, audio & visual media
sally@firehousepictures.com, www.firehousepictures.com
520-403-0513
Helping clients to tell their stories with visual communication products & strategies. Complete production concept & design, to delivery. All formats: Projects for web, broadcast television, or noncommercial DVD distribution. Event presentations, educational/training, promotions  & documentary.

Monica Surfaro Spigelman, Writer, Website Marketing
msurfarospigelman@gmail.com, www.tucsoncowgirl.com
www.linkedin.com/in/monicasurfarospigelman
Marketing, PR and communications project management for business and nonprofit. I can optimize your press releases or other media, and prepare search-engine ready content for your website. Proficient in Web 2.0 social networking for business.

Paul Tumarkin, Barking Shelby Communications
520-777-7798, pkt@barkingshelby.com
www.barkingshelby.com
5330 S Civano Blvd., Tucson AZ 85747
With over 10 years of creative and strategic marketing and communications experience, Barking Shelby Communications provides copywriting, script writing, editing, concept development, marketing, and strategic consulting services.

Jaime Williams
Writer,editor,designer
web: www.jwilliamscommunications.com
email: jaime@jwilliamscommunications.com
phone: 520.250.8203

Karen Wood, Editor@Large
520-888-8856, kbw1@comcast.net
340 E Hillcrest Pl., Tucson, AZ 85704
Twenty-five years' experience in writing and editing, specializing in medical writing, feature stories, manuscript editing, and University of Arizona copywriting.

IABC Tucson
Post Office Box 43262
Tucson, Arizona 85733-3262