Bio

I’ve always loved hockey, even though I didn’t score as often as I wished! While earning an English degree at York University, I interviewed National Hockey League players for my first professional article.

As a journalist, I honed my skills by covering breaking news, council meetings, and events across sports and entertainment. For example, I covered the opening of an IMAX theater to interview Astronaut Chris Hadfield about his journey in space.

I developed a unique ability to turn personal anecdotes and intricate details into memorable stories. I appeared on a live TV show to discuss journalism and its impact on society. It was a nerve-racking but fun experience.

Westbound

I moved to Los Angeles after my mother passed away, initially working as a USPS letter carrier for a year, braving 100-degree heat! That challenging experience increased my resilience and adaptability, reaffirming where my heart belonged: writing and editing.

As a communications specialist, I built strong relationships with clients and the media, crafted compelling brand narratives, including entrepreneur profiles, and devised persuasive messages for internal and external communications to amplify messages and enhance brand awareness.

As a copywriter, I created website content and boosted market visibility with SEO compliance for multiple clients, including healthcare companies, law firms, and dental and plastic surgery organizations. I successfully adjusted tone and style for distinct audiences in varied industries while meeting tight deadlines.

As a project manager, I led teams in daily operations, overseeing staff scheduling and managing day-to-day workflow operations to ensure timely project delivery and client satisfaction.

L.A. Highlights

As a journalist, I covered the entertainment and space industry for print and digital publications, meeting and interviewing L.A. Kings players and high-profile individuals like Directors Joseph Kosinski & Steven Spielberg. It pays to be prepared and ask the right questions!

Highlight trips include:

San Francisco: Courtesy of Universal Studios, I interviewed the many talented artists at Skywalker Ranch.
Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Interviewed NASA engineers and scientists and took photos of the Perseverance rover, which is now on another planet!
Pasadena’s Planetary Society: One of the most fun interviews took place in Bill Nye’s office, a conversation with a man passionate about astronomy and furthering our exploration of space.

I also worked as a desk editor for news services, writing breaking news for media outlets. One assignment occurred at the LAPD headquarters: Walking to my car late at night was always an adventure, passing by the various “characters” that stroll the streets of downtown L.A.!

The Pandemic & Returning East

During the COVID pandemic, I wrote several articles on how the pandemic affected communities, interviewing people such as John Perez, Chief of Pasadena Police. He offered a ride in the skies over Pasadena and Los Angeles in the department’s helicopter. Who knew a helicopter ride would be so much fun? And I didn’t get sick!

I have enjoyed forming partnerships with government agencies, businesses, and community leaders and getting to know them professionally and personally. I addressed public and media relations concerns and produced effective and authentic internal and external communication strategies to reach a targeted audience.

I moved east to Raleigh, NC, in 2021 to be closer to my ailing father and become a single full-time parent to my son, which I discussed on a podcast. I continue to work as a journalist for print and digital publications, including a cover feature on stargazing, and as a content manager, writing press releases and managing CMS in media and communication.

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