Published In
The Ongoing Moment, Literature and Art Vol. 5 (Fall 2019). “Chicken’s for Change,” in Catherine Tirr and Monona Wali, eds.,
The Emeritus Journal Vol. 27, No. 2 (Winter 2019). “Chickens for Change,” in Monona Wali, ed.,
The Emeritus Journal Vol. 27, No. 1 (Spring 2018). “The Molly Story,” in Monona Wali, Teri K., et al., eds.,
The Ongoing Moment, Literature and Art Vol. 4 (Fall 2018). “Debbie Denali Looks Like a Worm,” in Catherine Tirr and Monona Wali, eds.,
Gorgeous Magazine: Queer Print Publication, Los Angeles – 2005 to 2007, Freelance Restaurant Review Writer and Occasional Article Writer Four Issues 2005-2007
Pepperdine University Press: The Waves Newspaper, The Wave Yearbook – 1982 to 1984, Contributor
Glendale News Press, Junior Journalist, unpaid with byline
Glendale Burbank Leader Newspaper, Junior Journalist, unpaid with byline
In Progress:
“Me and SheMan,” in Anthology of Healing Through Writing for the formerly incarcerated
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Public Library and The Mayor’s Office of Reentry, 2019
Spoken Stories
“The Moth Story Slam” Los Angeles 2017, second runner-up
“Story Live” Torrance Performing Arts Center 2017 & 2018
“South Bay Stories Show” Hermosa Beach 2019
“Beyond Writer’s Salon” Long Beach 2019
“The Ongoing Moment Book Launch” 2019
Education
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Minor: Business
Volunteer Work
Downtown L.A. Proud
Current Advisory Board Member
DTLA Proud is a non-profit organization that strengthens and empowers the local LGBTQ+ & ally community in Downtown Los Angeles through visibility, volunteerism, partnerships and events.
Yancey/Edgley Fellowship
Past Advisory Board Member
Committed to developing leaders of color committed to fighting obesity in underserved populations.
The Teen Project
Ongoing Volunteer
Mission: Serving at-risk homeless women 18-25 years old from foster care. Provide drug treatment through the support of County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, and our gracious donors and other applicable funding sources. Our focus is sobriety, education, and housing.
Personal Traits
High ethical standards
Generous sense of humor
Respect for self
Respect for other beings
Humility
