Author Journalist
Book Credits : Wisdom and Reassurance from a doctor, a midwife and a mom (Fairwinds Press, 2004)
Enter your professional bio here : I'm a writer and columnist in the Los Angeles area. Among the outlets I've written for: The Guardian US, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Forbes, MSNBC/NBC.com, California Health Care Foundation and several university publications. Besides reported stories, I've written scripts, essays, blog posts, white papers and more. I've also co-authored a women's health book and contributed to several other books. I teach as an ajunct professor and I lead writing and expressive arts workshops -- most recently for The Huntington in Pasadena, CA. I have an MA from Missouri School of Journalism and I'm a 2025 University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism National Fellow. My work has also been supported by the journalism nonprofit The Economic Hardship Reporting Project. I'm a longtime yoga and meditation practitioner. I write fiction and have had several pieces publsihed in literary journals.
Writing Credits : The Guardian US, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Open Mind and more
Skills (Select all that apply) : White papers, Web copy, Television (writing), Speechwriting, Social media, Scripts, SEO, Q&A, Publication management, Profiles, Project management, Photography, News, Investigative reporting, Ideation, Grant writing, Ghostwriting, Feature writing, Essays, Editing, Articles, Blog posts, Books, Brochures, Communications strategy, Conference/meeting coverage, Copywriting, Curriculum
List any memberships you have with other organizations : Association of Health Care Journalists, Southern California Science Writing
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