ABOUT ME/CONTACT
I am a freelance narrative journalist (ASJA member) whose work covers a wide-ranging of human-interest issues. My current areas of curiosity are stories on creativity, technology, and health, in both writing and social media projects. Understanding place and context are central values in my work.
I tell stories through a journalistic lens but am informed by my background in counseling, academica, mental health, social work, and community advocacy. I also have a passionate interest in the expressive arts– movement, design, art, and music—fostering emotional resilience. I am always on the lookout for this narrative thread in daily life.
My earlier freelance work from 2007 to 2013 focused on health advocacy and wellness. I have written for Coping with Cancer, American Brain Tumor Association, Post-Polio Health International, and Advance for Occupational Therapy. See my Articles page for a gallery of my magazine publications.
I am currently completing my training towards becoming a (REAT) -Registered Expressive Arts Therapist at the Center for Creative Arts therapy in Chicago. In this next chapter of my advocacy journey, my aim is to tap into the multi-sensory resources of the expressive arts for advocacy themes I write about. I am on the advisory board for the Rockland Music Conservatory. I am also a Graphic Design Artist exploring themes of "Recovery, Adaptation & Re-discovery" through words, photo imagery, and color.
My 1st Art Exhibit will be in JULY 2021, a fundraiser with BRIDGES, The Center for Independent Living.
I tell stories through a journalistic lens but am informed by my background in counseling, academica, mental health, social work, and community advocacy. I also have a passionate interest in the expressive arts– movement, design, art, and music—fostering emotional resilience. I am always on the lookout for this narrative thread in daily life.
My earlier freelance work from 2007 to 2013 focused on health advocacy and wellness. I have written for Coping with Cancer, American Brain Tumor Association, Post-Polio Health International, and Advance for Occupational Therapy. See my Articles page for a gallery of my magazine publications.
I am currently completing my training towards becoming a (REAT) -Registered Expressive Arts Therapist at the Center for Creative Arts therapy in Chicago. In this next chapter of my advocacy journey, my aim is to tap into the multi-sensory resources of the expressive arts for advocacy themes I write about. I am on the advisory board for the Rockland Music Conservatory. I am also a Graphic Design Artist exploring themes of "Recovery, Adaptation & Re-discovery" through words, photo imagery, and color.
My 1st Art Exhibit will be in JULY 2021, a fundraiser with BRIDGES, The Center for Independent Living.
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Abilities Buzz, Contributing Writer,
2010-2012
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Advance for Occupational Therapy
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