Writer
Writer with a decade of professional experience in journalism, editorial, speech writing, copywriting, and nonprofit storytelling.
Selected Bylines
- “I Dream an Oregon.” Oregon Humanities. 2020.
- “Everyday Leaders.” Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2. 2020.
- “A mature discussion on the meaning of white supremacy.” Lake Oswego Review. 2020.
- “‘Blightxploitation’ Seeks to Change the Landscape of Art and Civic Engagement.” Regional Arts and Culture Council. 2019.
- “Granite Equity Proves Private Investments Can Serve Community Good in Rural Minnesota.” Northwest Area Foundation. 2016.
- “State of Black Oregon 2015.” Urban League of Portland. 2015.
- “Raz Simone’s Epic 2015: What Does It All Mean?” We Out Here Magazine. 2015.
- “Lake Oswego High: Racist Tweets Are Only Tip of the Iceberg.” Skanner. 2012.
Editor
Versatile copy and content editor with several years experience in journalism, business, nonprofit and non-fiction book editing.
Selected Titles
Teacher
Journalism and creative nonfiction teacher who has worked with Literary Arts Writers in the Schools program, as well as conducted journalistic interview workshops for University of Oregon Fall Press Day and Respond to Racism LO.
Facilitator/Public Speaker
Antiracism discussion facilitator. Speaker with experience in a variety of environments, including antiracism rallies and marches, churches, K-12 schools, colleges and universities.
Event Organizer
Experience as a lead organizer for Lake Oswego City Council and School Board candidate forums, student panels, keynote speaking events, facilitated discussions and grassroots demonstrations.
Digital Media Creator
Host of the Blacktastic Adventure, Founder of the Respond to Racism LO Storytelling Project and co-host of Press Play NW.
Notable Clients
- Publications: The Skanner, The Oregonian, Street Roots, We Out Here Magazine, Flossin’ Media
- Nonprofits: Urban League of Portland, MRG Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Collins Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Literary Arts, Black Life Experiential Research Group, Black Educational Achievement Movement, Coalition of Black Men, Alberta Main Street, Black PDX, Vanport Mosaic, Oregon Humanities
- Institutions: University of Oregon Division of Equity and Inclusion, Mercatus Project, Travel Oregon