Resume

A multi-media artist, writer, editor with a BA from Yale, I produce visual & written content for all media. My passion for climate & social justice emerges in my novels, nonfiction book & client work.

Education

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut                     B.A. Film Studies, 2003

Residencies & Conferences

• Writing residency at Vermont Studio Center (winter 2018)
• The Work Conference, a boutique, invitation-only conference for writers (2017)

Exhibitions & Shows

• Brewster Ladies’ Library, Brewster, MA.  Solo Exhibition: “Trashique” (2019)
• Citywide Open Studios, New Haven, CT.  Studio Exhibition: “Control & Release” (2019)
• Westville ArtWalk, New Haven, CT.  Fashion Show: “Trashion” (2017)
• Petersham Art Center, Petersham, MA.  Solo Fashion Show: “Trashique” (2015)
  

Awards

• Received the International Women’s Media Foundation Woman Entrepreneur in the Digital News Frontier fellowship grant to create RealWorldSTEM.com, a video-based news site for teens. (2012)
• International Society for Technology in Education Online Learning Award for STEM Matters webzine (2012)
• Fade In Awards, (5/2008 ): Semi-finalist for, For the Birds, a feature-length romantic comedy.
• The Writer’s Network Screenwriting & Fiction Competition, (10/2007)
  Quarterfinalist for, For the Birds, a feature-length romantic comedy, and Like That, a short story.
• Page International Screenwriting Competition, (7/2007): Quarterfinalist for, For the Birds.
• American Gem Short Script Competition, (9/2006): Top 200 for, The Taming, a modern adaptation of a scene from Shakespeare’s, The Taming of the Shrew.
• Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, (7/2006): Quarterfinalist for, Anna & the Art Thief, a kids’ feature (revision of Anna the Artist).
• Fade In Awards, (2/2005): Quarterfinalist for, Love in Ward M, a feature-length romantic drama.
• Scr(i)pt Magazine Open Door Competition, (2/2005): First Round Finalist for, Love in Ward M.
• Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, (8/2004): Quarterfinalist for, Anna the Artist, a kids’ feature.
• Cynosure Screenwriting Competition, (8/2003): Quarterfinalist for, Anna the Artist.

Experience

• Freelance Writer & Consultant. Clients throughout N. America (2007 – present)
• Indie Author & Publisher – Bee Books. New Haven, CT  (2018 – present)
• Development Officer – Creative Arts Workshop.  New Haven, CT (2019 – 2020)
• Community Organizer/Founder – Local Lit @LOTTA.  New Haven, CT  (2018 – 2020)
• Communications & Development Director – NHS New Haven. CT   (2018 – 2019)
• Columnist – Growing Magazine [trade publication of Grand View Media, circ. 25,000]   (2008 – 2017)
• Founder & Producer –Real World STEM. Petersham, MA    (2012 – 2013)
• Special Projects Writer – Dept of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts. Lowell, MA  (2012-2013)
• New Media Specialist – Office of School Partnerships, U. Mass. Lowell  (2010-2012)
• English & Film Teacher – Eagle Hill School. Hardwick, MA (2005 – 2006)
• Digital Media & Pay TV Assistant – 20^th Century Fox. Los Angeles, CA (2004-2005)
• Script Reader – Creative Artists Agency. Los Angeles, CA  (2003)
• Creative Development Intern – Sesame Workshop. New York, NY (2002)