Journalist and writer based in New York City.
Intro
I am a writer, editor, and storyteller. I write lifestyle, travel, and food pieces, personal essays, service journalism, and short fiction.
In my spare time I teach yoga, try to stay on top of my New Yorker subscription, and kick around different cities looking for the next big thing.
Work
I have an MFA in Creative Writing from San Jose State University. I also have certificates in Multimedia Storytelling and Podcasting.
I have published conference papers, short fiction, and articles for the web and print. I have contributed to Sunset magazine, finance blogs. I have designed websites, fact-checked features and managed multiple high-volume projects at once.
Currently I write for NBC Universal.
My CV
Area of expertise: Digital writing and editing. SEO strategy and headline creation. Newsletter writing. Fact-checking. Team management.
Program proficiency: Use of WordPress, iNews, Apple News iCloud Publisher Adobe Creative Suite – especially Premiere Pro and Photoshop, AirShip, AirTable, iNews, Adobe Omniture, Google Analytics and WhatCounts on a daily or weekly basis. Daily posting on Twitter and Facebook.
Experience
Commerce Editor - NBC Universal
Jan 2021-Present
Senior Lifestyle Editor - Fox News/Fox Business
July 2017-Dec 2020
Lifestyle Reporter and Researcher - Sunset Magazine
March 2014-Feb 2017
Newsroom Editorial Assistant - Modesto Bee Newspaper
Sept 2013-March 2014
Education
San Jose State University, San Jose - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of California, Davis - Bachelor of Arts, English
Certificates
Podcasting: Telling Stories In Sound, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism (Proj. 2020)
Multimedia Storytelling, Columbia University School of Journalism (2018)
Certified 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, YogaFlow SF (2016)