I'm a 45 year old educator from Santa Cruz, CA. My writing focuses on themes of personal autonomy, self-worth, and reclaiming your voice. My poem "I Wish I Could Stop Missing Past Versions of People" was published in the 2025 Gather Anthology of Selected Poems. You can find me writing alongside other poets in the online communities of Gather and the Almanac. I love all things blue and green. In my free time, I enjoy painting, planting, and playing at the beach with my partner and 8-year-old son.
