About Us

We are a woman-owned small business based in Arkansas.

Our leaders have diverse talents and skills.

Melanie
Chapin-Critz

  • Owner | Director

    Melanie Chapin-Critz launched Verbal Eyes in 2018. Over a span of 20 years, Chapin-Critz has helped technical and academic clients translate their work into friendly communications for lay audiences. Her work in corporate and university settings has included:

    • technical writing
    • multimedia graphic design
    • instructional design
    • project management
    • teaching writing and English as a second language
    • research related to children’s health and education
    • evaluation of public programs and policies

Jo
Arellanes

  • Art Director

    Jo Arellanes is an award-winning visual storyteller with international experience. 


    While earning two BFAs and an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design, she studied graphic design, photography, illustration, and sequential art. 


    When not making art, Jo cares for her pets and trains in the martial arts. 

Nathanael
Warren

  • Web Developer

    Nathanael Warren is a skilled computer programmer, web developer, and online course designer. 


    He loves working with languages of all kinds. In addition to coding, he has provided English editing and proofreading services since 2011, has studied and published in the field of linguistics and ancient languages, and has taught English as a second language domestically and abroad. 


    In his free time he enjoys reading, taking on odd projects, and spending time at coffee shops with his wife.


Melanie
Chapin-Critz

  • Owner | Director

    Melanie Chapin-Critz launched Verbal Eyes in 2018. Over a span of 20 years, Chapin-Critz has helped technical and academic clients translate their work into friendly communications for lay audiences. Her work in corporate and university settings has included:

    • technical writing
    • multimedia graphic design
    • instructional design
    • project management
    • teaching writing and English as a second language
    • research related to children’s health and education
    • evaluation of public programs and policies
Jo Arellanes

Jo
Arellanes

  • Art Director

    Jo Arellanes is an award-winning visual storyteller with international experience. 


    While earning two BFAs and an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design, she studied graphic design, photography, illustration, and sequential art. 


    When not making art, Jo cares for her pets and trains in the martial arts. 

Nathanael Warren

Nathanael
Warren

  • Web Developer

    Nathanael Warren is a skilled computer programmer, web developer, and online course designer. 


    He loves working with languages of all kinds. In addition to coding, he has provided English editing and proofreading services since 2011, has studied and published in the field of linguistics and ancient languages, and has taught English as a second language domestically and abroad. 


    In his free time he enjoys reading, taking on odd projects, and spending time at coffee shops with his wife.


University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


UA Little Rock


Arkansas Department of Human Services


Action for Children, Ohio Resource & Referral Agency


Arkansas Early Childhood Association


A-State


Arkansas Psychological Association



Time to add your name to our growing list of reputable clients.

In addition to serving small businesses and consultancies, Verbal Eyes fulfills contracts with non-profits, universities, and state agencies.

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