Amy Whipple

Amy Whipple is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as a grader for the composition program in the Swanson School of Engineering. Her teaching focuses on journalism and nonfiction writing, complemented by freelance journalism/essay work published in outlets like PINJ, The Guardian, and Pittsburgh Magazine.

Education:

• MFA in Nonfiction Writing (University of Pittsburgh)

Research Interests:

• Child welfare and related justice issues
• Disability advocacy
• Gender and sexuality studies

Awards: Two of her articles were finalists for the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Golden Quill Awards.

Professional Affiliations: Member of The Authors Guild and the Women’s Press Club of Pittsburgh.