I've been many things. I’ve sold running shoes, framed pictures, washed dishes, competed in powerlifting meets, and done plenty of rewarding work as a neuropsychologist.

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Today I'm a writer.  A California-based essayist with a deep love for true stories that don’t always behave. In 2024, I began an MFA in Creative Nonfiction at St. Mary’s College.  I focus on turning messy, real-life moments into compelling stories.

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At home, the odds aren’t great. I have four kids, two dogs, and a husband who (thankfully) tolerates my deep devotion to sour gummies.

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My free time is limited. Outside of writing, I work with neurodivergent individuals in a clinical setting. For years, I also trained and competed in powerlifting, an all-in pursuit that taught me about focus and failure.

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These days, it’s less chalk and more commas. Less weight on the bar, more pressure on the page. But the rhythm is the same: Show up, put in the reps, and trust that progress comes one try at a time.

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I'm building a writing life one submission, one rejection, and one true sentence at a time.