I’m a writer who is fueled by connection.
Here’s what I do —


Journalist

After working as a staff reporter, I went freelance and have since written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, Yahoo, YES! Magazine, POPSUGAR, and more. I'm known for developing a deep rapport with interviewees, researching, and telling stories that are vital to people. Let’s talk about how we can work together. 


Teacher

I currently teach a “flash” writing class at Left Margin LIT with my amazing friend Susie Meserve. “Flash" is just what it sounds like—you write it in a flash to get the words down on the page. Some people call these "short-shorts" or "micro stories.” All genres welcome.


Author

In 2018, when the worst wildfires in the history of California raged near my home, I was desperate to do something. That's why my focus turned to the women on the front lines. Writing about these teen activists hustling to save the planet for The Washington Post  planted the seed for my book GIRL WARRIORS: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth.

Learn more about my books

 
 

What People Are Saying

 
 

“A wonderful introduction to fierce, creative, and compassionate activists from all over the world.”

- Mary DeMocker

author of The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution

“This collection spotlighting the fierce and fearless leadership of 25 climate activists will inspire humans of all ages to rise up for a better world.”

- Rebecca Woolf

author of All Of This

"It gives me hope to read about the phenomenal young women of Girl Warriors."

- Kate Schatz

author of Rad American Women A-Z

“A powerful collection of hopeful, diverse, and fearless voices that ignites readers to dream loud, think big, take action, and make change.” 

- Mae Respicio

author of The House That Lou Built

“With courage, struggle, and triumph, these 25 fearless girls and women aren’t just telling their own stories. They’re telling the story of a world that was always possible and is now bursting into being.”

- Eric Holthaus

author of The Future Earth

Let’s work together!