As a 10-year-old bookworm I decided that I was going to be a writer, and I haven’t strayed from that path since. Writing is my career as well as my passion and purpose and how I find connection.

Creative Writing

I’m a fiction student in Pacific University’s MFA program and anticipate graduating in 2025. My MFA projects include a novella set in 1920s central Oregon and a poetry collection about mental illness inspired by my favorite horror movies.

I am also writing the first draft of a novel set in a futuristic Pacific Northwest that combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and dystopian literature.

My creative nonfiction essay “Choosing to Be a Shut-In” was published in the anthology Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19. You can find it in the eBook and audiobook editions.

I also have studied the craft of and write poems, screenplays, teleplays, and short stories.

In college, my poetry was published in UW’s student literary journal, Bricolage, and one of my short plays was performed during the drama school’s New Works Festival.

Health and Wellness Writing

I’m a writer and editor for UW Medicine and a main contributor to our online publication Right as Rain. (View my author page.) I write health and wellness articles with a focus on mental health and patient stories and how these topics interact with issues that matter to me such as LGBTQ+ health, climate change and antiracism.

Before joining the team of writers, I worked as a media relations representative at UW Medicine and a reporter and editor for The Daily while I earned my B.A. in English at the University of Washington. I won a first place Mark of Excellence award from the Society of Professional Journalists for my piece about a student working to move past a juvenile sex offense. The ethics and sense of responsibility I learned as a student journalist are at the core of my approach as a writer.

Featured articles

Forget “The Last of Us”: Fungi Are Already Deadly

It may not be as dramatic as a fungal apocalypse, but in the real world fungal infections kill thousands of people each year and are troubling researchers and doctors by developing resistance to anti-fungal treatments. I enjoyed channeling my love for the TV show and for fungi into a piece to raise awareness about a topic that is often overlooked. I’ve also written about the therapeutic benefits of other types of fungi, namely psilocybin.

Why You Should Never Abruptly Stop Taking an SSRI

I’ve lived with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder for many years and wanted to write about an experience I’ve had but that isn’t talked about enough: antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.

6 Top Training Tips for Hikers

The Pacific Northwest is known for being especially hiker-friendly, and I’m no exception to the stereotype that everyone who lives here is outdoorsy. As a hiker myself, I asked a physical therapist and fellow hiker for her best advice for hikers who want to start challenging themselves more.

Two Pacific Northwest Women Share Their MS Stories

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and stigma around multiple sclerosis, and the condition is more common in the PNW. I interviewed two female patients to learn more about their experiences, how they got their diagnosis, and what it’s like managing the condition in daily life.

What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone with Anxiety

As someone with anxiety disorders, I see how hard it can be for friends and family to know what to say — or how to help — when I’m panicking. I consulted a clinical psychologist for tips on how to show support for someone you care about who has anxiety.