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Joí Dean

Journalist & Copywriter

About Me

My name is Joí Dean and I completed my first year of law school at the University of Toledo College of Law. While at law school I was a member of the Student Bar Association and International Law Society. While being a member of the International Law Society I had the opportunity to travel to NYC to attend International Law Weekend where I met attorneys from across the globe. 

This summer I had the opportunity to use my legal knowledge as a 1L in my everyday life as a legal intern for Lucas County Children Services. Whether I was in the court room or in the office writing a permanent custody motion, I was constantly using my legal research and writing skills. 

Prior to attending law school, I worked for Cincinnati Public Radio as a freelance journalist where I was constantly pitching new ideas and writing articles on a weekly basis. Before starting my career as a freelance journalist, I received a master's certificate in marketing and I gained experience in the world of research as I obtained my bachelor's degree in journalism.

Over the course of 6 years, I have published a wide array of articles with The News Record (a student led newspaper at UC), UC News, Cincinnati Magazine, Dayton Daily News and Cincinnati Public Radio. 

Below are a few of my articles that show my versatility as a writer. 

Freelance work with Cincinnati Public Radio

Classical 90.9 WGUC •

Region 90 Fosters Community for Local Artists

Celebrate unique works of art from local artists in the Queen City and surrounding cities such as Indianapolis and Louisville to uplift local artists.

All are welcome to attend the interactive art exhibition, Regional Connections, presented by the Contemporary Arts Center.

“The show comes to the CAC as a collaboration with artist collective Region 90, created by Cierra Fogle and co-founder Maxine Wallace, and with support from curators Nytaya Babbitt, Isadis Alcantara, Dai Eades, and Allie Wil
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CB Moves for Parkinson’s Creates a Community Beyond Dance Classes

Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy presents CB Moves for Parkinson’s, a dance class designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease.

“Our expert faculty use movement and music to stimulate the body and mind, providing a supportive forum for fitness, expression and community for participants of all ages,” according to the Cincinnati Ballet.

From jazz to modern dance and even ballroom dancing, there are a variety of styles of dance to choose from.

Regardless of which class you
Classical 90.9 WGUC •

The Cincinnati Art Museum Makes Art Accessible for the Visually Impaired and Blind Community Through Ad Touch Tours

The Cincinnati Art Museum provides the visually impaired and blind community with an accessible way to embrace the world of art for over a decade through the power of AD Touch Tours.

With the help of their partner Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the museum continues to improve their accessibility for AD Touch Tours.

Clovernook helps the museum create braille content and tactile images, according to Sara Birkofer, the Assistant Director of Gallery & Accessibility Programs
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The Cincinnati Ballet Encourages Black Dancers to Be Their Authentic Selves

“It feels like a breath of fresh air,” says Jhaelin McQuay, a Black Cincinnati Ballet dancer who loves to wear his natural hair while performing.

McQuay, originally from Los Angeles, is one of two Black male dancers in the Cincinnati Ballet company.

Throughout his dance career he has performed for the Oscars and made appearances on stage with A-list celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Raven Symone, and Chris Brown.

McQuay developed his passion for dance at the age of 11 and expanded his skills
WVXU •

Festivals of Neighbors hopes to unite community through the 2023 Summer Music Festival series

Get ready to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening full of music, food and of course your fellow Cincinnati neighbors. The Festivals of Neighbors Committee is hosting the 2023 Music Festival series. After the successful turnout of last year's festival, the East Walnut Hills Assembly and the Evanston Community Council wanted to produce another year of coming together through the power of music.

"Well, with everything that goes on in the world, with all the political turmoil, people are so divided,

Articles published over the years

From Cincinnati Magazine to Dayton Daily News and Cincinnati Public Radio, below are a few examples of articles that I've published.

Cincinnati Magazine •

Here’s What to Expect at Rooted Juicery + Kitchen’s New Findlay Market and Covington Locations

Rooted Juicery + Kitchen, a health-centric juice bar that boasts a variety of plant-based goodies—from smoothies and juices to nut milks and raw desserts—is bringing its love for sustainability and organic ingredients to Findlay Market and Covington with the opening of two new locations.

Owner Megan Tysoe, a Cincinnati native who opened Rooted’s original Oakley location in 2015, started her business at just 24 years old and has since expanded to Mariemont and downtown. With two new locations on
UC News •

UC grad finds passion in telling Black women’s stories

Q: As a Black woman, what adversities have you had to face in the industry?

Victorian: It's a really interesting thing that the majority of publishers tend to be men— at least in my experience, there are editors and writers who tend to be women. So, there's a lot of fight I think in trying to prove that you understand the audience when you are the audience. It's always odd to me. People doubt that and question your expertise—you are the reader. And I've also been encouraged to create content, m
UC News •

UC grad realizes dream of community impact during COVID

When she was an undergraduate at the University of Cincinnati, Nasrien E. Ibrahim, M.D., was influenced by the diverse community around her. It was, she says, “people from all different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. I just loved the melting pot and diversity. Not just the backgrounds, but of thought and experience of views on life.” That appreciation for diversity has influenced her career as a cardiologist and her approach to medicine and helped her to appreciate more deeply social i

Contact Me

Joí Dean 

Email: joidean01@gmail.com

Cell: (937)344-4792