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“I highly recommend Miriam Raftery for ghostwriting, editing and book collaboration projects. Miriam was extremely professional in her writing and editing services for my motivational business book, High Voltage Success, which also relates my survival after being electrocuted during a hot air balloon ride and how this dramatic incident turned my life around. Miriam did an excellent job organizing the work, interviewing me for key chapters, finding creative ways to help me express my ideas, accurately representing my voice, experiences, and sense of humor. She was pleasant to work with, met deadlines and demonstrated strong writing skills. After publication, I was invited to appear on the Montel Williams TV show and at various public speaking appearances. I appreciate Miriam’s efforts, which clearly contributed to the book’s success. “ – Marcie Cook
“I highly recommend Miriam Raftery for media consulting services, as well as writing and editing. Miriam took the lead to organize an award-winning program during “Media Day” for the Rancho San Diego Chamber of Commerce Women’s Higher Education and Entrepreneurial Leadership (WHEEL) program. The event was held at ABC 10 News. In addition to helping lineup top media speakers and moderating a panel on media issues for local businesses, Miriam also provided a highly professional and helpful presentation for business owners and aspiring business owners on Gaining Media Access. Her class included tips on how to increase media coverage, write effective press releases, and organize events to attract media coverage. The event was extremely successful due to Miriam’s exhaustive dedication and professionalism. During my tenure as Chamber President, Miriam also assisted our Chamber with various writing and editing jobs, from newsletters to press releases to special presentations.
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Her work was always highly professional and effective. Miriam continually exhibits tireless energy, completing projects that highly contribute to the quality of programs. She is dependable, professional, and a person with high integrity. It has been a pleasure working with Miriam as a community leader and her generosity giving time as a business and community volunteer has greatly contributed to the success of many educational, marketing, and business programs.” – Valerie Harrison, President of Corporate Development, JVD Golf & Promotions and former President, Rancho San Diego Chamber of Commerce
"Miriam has uncovered some of the most juicy corruption stories of the day and has done so despite the mainstream giving her very little credit for her work. At a time when journalism is under attack on all fronts, Miriam stands above reproach, shielding real sources and working real leads. She is a driven reporter willing to go the extra mile to get a scoop, but unwilling to compromise ethics in the process. She is personable, eager to take even the most boring assignment, and delivers her work on time." – Larisa Alexandrovna, Raw Story editor
“Miriam – Thank you so much for appearing as a guest speaker and business plan judge in our Business 110 class this semester. Your expertise and advise has been indispensible to the students.” – Paula Marguelies, instructor, Grossmont College
“Miriam Raftery loves working with and helping people, effectively contributing to our organization and our community in many ways. At Heartland she has written successful grants. Under her leadership and nurturing as managing editor, Heartland’s East County Magazine has grown into a highly successful media outlet. Miriam also reached out to San Diego wildfire survivors and established wildfire alerts.
She has worked with Heartland to stage our Forging a Sustainable Future Conference at San Diego State University and our Living Green at Blue Sky Ranch event in Lakeside. She was also instrumental in publicizing a Heartland green building and design course funded by a grant from SDG&E to Southwestern College. She also stages many community events for East County Magazine, some with SDG&E grant funding to provide info on energy savings to homeowners and businesses.
Miriam also served as media director of my State Senate campaign. She wrote an 85-page “game plan”, coordinated media, produced a radio ad, position papers, press releases and web site content, as well as organizing press conferences and interviews.
Miriam’s aptitude for organizing and synthesizing material is impressive. She continually displays a positive, can do attitude that is essential to setting and achieving organizational goals. She is consistently remarkable and a joy to work with. I am happy to give her my highest possible recommendation.”
– Mark Hanson, Ph.D., President and Executive Director, Heartland Coalition
“Miriam – Thank you so much for appearing as a guest speaker and business plan judge in our Business 110 class this semester. Your expertise and advise has been indispensible to the students.” – Paula Marguelies, instructor, Grossmont College
“Miriam Raftery loves working with and helping people, effectively contributing to our organization and our community in many ways. At Heartland she has written successful grants. Under her leadership and nurturing as managing editor, Heartland’s East County Magazine has grown into a highly successful media outlet. Miriam also reached out to San Diego wildfire survivors and established wildfire alerts.
She has worked with Heartland to stage our Forging a Sustainable Future Conference at San Diego State University and our Living Green at Blue Sky Ranch event in Lakeside. She was also instrumental in publicizing a Heartland green building and design course funded by a grant from SDG&E to Southwestern College. She also stages many community events for East County Magazine, some with SDG&E grant funding to provide info on energy savings to homeowners and businesses.
Miriam also served as media director of my State Senate campaign. She wrote an 85-page “game plan”, coordinated media, produced a radio ad, position papers, press releases and web site content, as well as organizing press conferences and interviews.
Miriam’s aptitude for organizing and synthesizing material is impressive. She continually displays a positive, can do attitude that is essential to setting and achieving organizational goals. She is consistently remarkable and a joy to work with. I am happy to give her my highest possible recommendation.”
– Mark Hanson, Ph.D., President and Executive Director, Heartland Coalition