Storyteller. Educator.
Tech Translator.


I’m an award-winning journalist, inspiring educator, and creative content producer. My superpower is crafting clear, concise, compelling communication — and I’m passionate about helping consumers identify trustworthy information.

Clear, compelling communication

From newsroom to classroom, and from executive suite to production studio,
I make important ideas land — and resonate.

Video Producer

  • Script, storyboard, and shoot online courses with global thought leaders
  • Translate tech and business topics into clear, actionable narratives
  • Work with designers, editors, and post-production teams to publish polished, high-impact content

Journalist / Author

  • Award-winning columnist for the Santa Barbara Independent
  • Author of Keep Your Skirt On, Wife on the Edge, Broad Assumptions, and Lather, Rage, Repeat
  • California Newspaper Publishers Awards for Business/Financial Writing and Commentary/Criticism

Media Literacy Educator

California state advocate for
Media Literacy Now

Newsroom-to-Classroom volunteer for News Literacy Project

Magazine Feature Writer

Westways

The Week

805 Living

Santa Barbara Magazine

Writing Instructor

LinkedIn Learning: Writing Articles, Writing a Compelling Blog Post, Writing Under a Deadline, Writing Headlines

Media Host & Moderator

“Cuddle Parties,” KCRW

Most Popular Column of All Time

Dating a Musician? I Recommend Bass Players

“Sock it unto others

as you would have them

sock it to you.”

Sly Stone

“Fun”

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