INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST/WRITER 2006 – Ongoing
Published in a myriad of magazines, periodicals, and journals including Newsweek, Forbes.com, MSNBC, NPR, Salon, Utne Reader, Brain/Child Magazine, and others. Personal essays anthologized in numerous books. Weekly columnist for Patch.com and Contributing Editor for BlogHer.com.
Founder of the Peninsula Parlour, a literary salon offering readers and writers a chance to gather together in an intimate setting. Brings established and emerging authors for in-depth interviews and conversation. 100% of the Proceeds from the events benefit Abilities United.
WRITING COACH/TEACHER 2009 – Ongoing
Provides detailed manuscript review for novels, short stories, non-fiction books and essays. Conducts workshops on creative non-fiction. Works with writers to assist them in developing their “platform.”
PANELIST/MODERATOR
- BlogHer 2012 Conference: Moderator, Blogging and Your Legal Rights
- Journalism and Women’s Symposium 2012: Moderator, What Women Want
- Journalism and Women’s Symposium 2011: Moderator, Branding U: Building Your Journalism Brand
- Association of Writers and Writing Programs 2011: Co-Panelist, Integrating Multi-Media Into The Classroom
AWARDS
- My Neighbor, Steve Jobs, First Place, Commentary, San Francisco Peninsula Press Club 2012
- Finalist, John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship, 2012
- Wild Pink Salmon, Finalist, Honorable Mention, Writer’s Advice Flash Non-Fiction Contest, 2010
- My Son, the Cross-Dresser, Gold Medal of Excellence, Parenting Publications of America, in association with Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, 1998
- The Boy in the Blue Tutu, Best Magazine Column, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), 1999
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999-2004 Supporting Our Sons, President, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder
1996-1999 Durham Marketing Group, Principal
1995-1996 Foote, Cone & Belding, Vice President – Management Supervisor
1991-1995 Nestle Beverage Company Consumer Marketing Manager – Nestea
1987-1989 Fidelity Investments Product Manager – Investors’ Express
1985-1986 NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, Development Coordinator
BOARD/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2000-2006 Planned Parenthood/Golden Gate Board of Trustees
2005-2007 Walter Hays Elementary School, PTA Co-President, Site Council Board
2000-2004 Supporting Our Sons, Chairman of the Board
1998-2001 Palo Alto Junior Museum and Board, Board of Trustees
1997-1999 Weborder.com, Member, Board of Directors
EDUCATION
2008-2010 Mills College MFA, 2010
1989-1991 University of California at Berkeley/Haas School of Business MBA, 1991
1980-1984 Dartmouth College BA, 1994
