My range of experience spans all kinds of adventures:  I worked for three years at PostScript, Inc, a leading public relations agency in New England, wrote radio commentary for The Point, a popular radio station in Vermont. I taught multiple writing workshops throughout New England and Portland, Oregon. When I landed in Portland I had the pleasure of becoming  a founding member for the Bill Gate’s Gateway College Program at Portland Community College (GTC). I worked at GTC for five years as a project manager, instructor, and career coach. I took my show on the road and started my own coaching practice in 2005 and have enjoyed the process of helping others achieve there greatest dreams and goals. In 2007 I was the sales coach for the Portland Area Radio Council where I developed and created sales  presentations. During this time I decided that writing was one of my true callings and developed my business as both writer and coach.  Download my way-too-long resume here.

Poet 

My poetry invigorates the soul and spices up the senses. My favorite kind of poetry is spoken word, or performance poetry that speaks to a wide range of audiences. I’ve been published in The Clark Street Review, Jeopardy Magazine,  Minetta review and Gargoyle Magazine. I am also the winner of the 2006 Wordstock Poetry Contest.

Education

I have an MFA in writing at Eastern Washington University and received my BA in writing from New York University.  I also received my solution-focused coach training at Erickson College.