Three core values and practices inform my work as a writer and educator:

Beloved Justice: Words can change how we see and treat each other. Thoughtful words can impact policy, grow community, and illumine hidden beauty.

Spaciousness: I consciously play with silence and space. White space is an invitation. Readers can “fill in the blanks” with their own memories and musings, creating a shared canvas of visible and invisible truth. I also create public spaces and workshops, where people come together, to reflect and create.

Storykindling: I help people and organizations find and ignite their core story. This  spark is then refined, through a collaborative process, into language that touches and motivates others.

Here are some examples of my work:

Poetry

At heart, I am a poet. Poetry infuses everything I write, from blog articles to novels. Poetry teaches distillation, music, and the mystery of leaving certain things unsaid.

Web + Print Content

I develop custom web content for businesses, publications, and non-profits. I also write articles that offer a reflective edge. I tap into the deeper pulse of society, ask questions, and offer my own thoughts based on travel, conversations with diverse people, and a personal search for understanding.

Here are some links to published essays:

On Being – “Letters to the Living”

Sojourners – “How Baha’i Women Illuminated the Way”

Voices of Young Dreamers – “Edge Dwellers, Freedom Makers”

Words + Images

I design professional materials, and have worked with graphic designers to rebrand/reposition organizations. My role is to find the inner meaning we are trying to convey visually – and articulate that message with beauty and power.

Consultation + Co-Creation

Have a story to write? Want your words to shine? I can help. I work closely with amazing people, around the US and the world. We consult with deep listening, kindness and honesty. Then we launch projects, write books, grow friendships, and bring people together for justice and peace.

Engagement Art

With other artists and activists, I create public spaces and programs where people share stories, insights, and positive energy. These spaces include a celebration of world music and dance; a journey into African-American history; a series of workshops for social justice leaders and environmentalists; a memorial for 9/11 on the theme of human oneness….and more.

Language Arts Education

I develop and teach courses on self-expression and social justice. Currently, I teach creative writing in the U.S. From 2013-2014, I taught 18 young Romani leaders and students from across Europe. The program’s aim was to increase access to high-quality education and opportunities for Europe’s largest minority, the Roma.

Coaching + Workshops

I love working with emerging writers and artists, listening to their voices, and helping to hone their craft. My work goes beyond creative writing – we talk about inner struggles, health, family, faith, and service. I also coach personal clients across the U.S.

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