SHORT STORIES published

BOOTH, March 2024
Blue Earth Review
Literary Mama
Buckmxn Journal 06
Prism Review #22
Literal Latte
Nervy Girl
Stringtown
Storyglossia 

Awards

Honorable Mention in the 2021 Robert and Adele Schiff Awards at Cincinnati Review

Semi-Finalist Raymond Carver
Short Story Contest

Shortlist The Masters Review
Volume V Anthology

Shortlist Fish Publishing
Flash Fiction Prize

Finalist GlimmerTrain's Award
for New Writers

Professional affiliations

Portland Literary Arts

National Advisory Council
of Graywolf Press

Select Writing conferences

Tin House, contributor in Short Fiction

Bread Loaf, contributor in Fiction

Community of Writers, Squaw Valley

Education

MFA in fiction, Antioch University LA 

AB in public policy, Duke University

At the heart of my stories is an examination of how people tighten their grip or unravel in the face of pain, uncertainty, and vulnerability.

I write Literary Fiction.

Through my characters' attempts to understand themselves and the world around them I am able to confront the complexities of being alive.

I believe creativity is an unlimited resource.

I teach others in order to validate and elevate new voices. My students’ creativity, voice, and insight greatly influence the class dynamics and I encourage students to contribute and share in a safe and respectful environment.

I know creativity fuels introspection, action, and transformation.

I am an advocate for other artists and writers and the cultural conversation we engage in to heal, inspire, and ignite those around us. For many years, I've worked in literacy programs, arts in education coaching and facilitating roles, and as a writer-in-residence in schools, both urban and rural. 

I value multiple perspectives.

As an active member of my community, I've dedicated myself to creating space for emerging and experienced writers and artists to explore and be inspired. From my classroom experiences to my support of artist residencies and my commitment to independent presses, I believe in the power of voice and the importance of hearing, experiencing and understanding people of all backgrounds. 

 Creativity fuels introspection, action, and transformation

As an active member of my community, I've dedicated myself to creating space for emerging and experienced writers and artists to explore and be inspired. From my classroom experiences to my support of artist residencies, my commitment to independent presses, and my experience as an arts in education facilitator and coach, I've seen the power of voice and the importance of hearing, experiencing and understanding people of all backgrounds.