User:Kachmann

Kim Kachmann-Geltz is the Health Editor for Monthly Media, leading the company's efforts to reach new audiences and develop consumer-driven health content experiences across all platforms, including a 100,000-circulation monthly lifestyle magazine serving the resort town of Hilton Head Island.

As Program Director of the Hilton Head Institute, Geltz conceptualized strategic themes and lecture topics, researched and signed big-name speakers and advised initial board of startup nonprofit aimed at marketing the island as a hub of intellectual thought and new ideas.

In 2003, Geltz founded Les Mots Justes consultancy that specializes in helping customers reach and engage influential audiences. Work featured in The New York Times and on PBS. She also co-authored three books with renowned neurosurgeon, Rudy Kachmann, M.D.

From 1995-2002, Geltz was an executive at America Online, where she conceptualized and led department to mentor international joint ventures on operational best practices and AOL’s tactics for monetizing online content, increasing member usage and advertising click-through rates, addressing brand integrity, optimizing efficiency and cross-promoting high-value programming events, (i.e., the “Harry Potter” premiere).

As a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill, Geltz advised a senator and two congressmen on policy issues, pending legislation, and constituent views. She led a research-driven, analytical approach to addressing policy challenges and opportunities.

Geltz has a BA in English and Political Science from Indiana University, and a MA in Writing and American Studies from Columbia University. She studied overseas in Spain and speaks fluent Spanish.

Geltz is a critical thinker and compelling storyteller. Specialties: writing, editing, research and trend analysis; strategic communications; digital content strategy; leadership, transparency and ethics; and advanced knowledge in international, health, technology, policy, and multimedia industries.

I use universal principles and rules that apply to any audience, regardless of language or culture. If we were chemists, this would be the Periodic Table of Elements. The challenging part is combining and shaping these elements into writing that suits the particular tastes of the very different audiences around the world.

I hope to use my editorial skills, advanced knowledge of interactive media, and writing talent to improve the Wikipedia community websites.