Writing
Embracing the nexus between contemplation & action, constantly curious about the world around me, and bringing a compassionate fire for the beauty and mess of humanity, I write from the heart for those inspired to make our world, and themselves, better.
My background in journalism and the nonprofit sector enables me to write about things that matter from essays on seeking justice and equity for all, to profiles on extraordinary people, to reflecting on my identity as a white woman in a deeply racist country.
Writing Samples
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Study Guide: Finding Our Way Forward
Melanie Springer Mock’s message of compassion and transformation is essential for parents of young adults in today’s world. My study guide is designed to lead readers, especially book groups, deeper into the text.
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Fly to the Asssemblies
Edited by Marcus Harrison Green, my essay “An Authentic Invitation” shares my journey working to engage my parents in conversations about racism in the United States.
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31 Days of Revolutionary Women: Daisy Bates
“We are so often told our value lies in our ability to stay in the shadows and make sure others shine; to not draw too much attention to ourselves, not be bossy and – above all else – not be ‘a bitch’…”
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Just Moms
This collection of essays speaks to the question: how can we as parents instill values of justice and peace in our children at a young age? My essay, “Uniquely Qualified” is a reflection on my efforts to be a good example of feminism to my two daughters.
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Emerald Reflections
From my essay, Inescapable Whiteness: “I remember filling in the circle next to ‘White (non-Hispanic)’ on my first standardized test in 4th grade. I scratched that #2 pencil begrudgingly, dark graphite smudges transferring to the back of my hand...Even in 4th grade I had some sense of the terrible legacy of being White…”
