About me

I'm a freelance science writer and fact checker based in Reno, Nevada. 

I've written for many publications, including Outside, Popular Science, Knowable, Scientific American, the BBC, and Undark. I was a frequent contributor for PopSci for more than two years and you can see all of my PopSci stories here. I've also copy edited for Climbing magazine.

I have also written for a few university communications teams, telling stories about everything from protein engineering to tiny particle accelerators. I love turning technical advances into flowing narratives. 

Thanks to devoting an unspeakable amount of time and effort toward helping my rescue dog learn to exist in society, I'm always thinking about how dogs think. I've taken online courses on dog training, behavior, and genetics. So, I'm here if you need a dog writer.

I'm a graduate of the Science Communication Master's Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In a previous life, I wrote environmental impact reports. I also have a bachelor's degree in soil science. Go ahead, ask me what the state soil of California is. 

If you're looking for a curious writer who loves crafting stories on complex science (and dogs...), look no further!