Brooke Dearman, Writing Project Manager

What does Brooke do for FPIN?

In the simplest terms: I’m the person making sure your manuscript doesn’t get lost in the shuffle! I serve as the Writing Project Manager and Cross-Functional Specialist, which means I help shepherd manuscripts from proposal to publication: answering questions, smoothing out the editing process, providing support in the EMS system, and generally being a helpful human when you’re wondering, “Where is this at again?”

I also have the joy of serving as the editorial assistant for Evidence-Based Practice and keeping an eye on our many inboxes so that nothing important slips through the cracks. It’s part air traffic controller, part project wrangler, part detective, and a lot of email.

Background

I’ve spent most of my career in nonprofit work, but mostly doing direct service with families. I spent time as a preschool teacher, family advocate, and later a community educator. I earned my degree at Mizzou in Human Development and Family Sciences, where I fell in love with the idea of using evidence-based research to build programs that truly make an impact, especially when every dollar counts. This role feels like a perfect full-circle moment: I get to be back in the world of research and writing, which are two of my biggest passions.

Hobbies

I love to read and I think everyone else should, too! (And audiobooks totally count!!) I am a huge advocate for the importance of making literacy a priority (and a FUN one at that) at all stages of life, especially in early childhood. My favorite book on this topic is: The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon.

Unique Skills

I type very fast—106 words per minute (95^th percentile for typing!). So if you’re wondering how I emailed you back before you even hit “send”… now you know.

Fun Facts

My maternal grandmother had 13 siblings, and my paternal grandmother had 8, so I come from a very big family. In all, I have 100+ birthdays to remember!

What do you love most about FPIN?

I’ve always believed that literature and research are essential to creating meaningful change. What I love about FPIN is how committed we are to helping clinicians build those skills: asking good questions, digging into the evidence, and translating it into better care. That feels like deeply important work to me, and I’m proud to support it every day.

Favorite Netflix series or movie and why?

The Great British Bake Off! It’s cozy, calming, and filled with so much kindness. Even when things go wrong, the empathy and encouragement from the contestants makes it feel like the world is a gentler place.