About Me

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I have loved creative writing  my whole life, and wanted to combine that with my passion for animals and nature. I was inspired to write Uplift, my debut novel, to give animals a voice. By telling an engaging (and educational!) story, I hope to inspire greater understanding and compassion for these creatures.

Nature has been a lifelong source of joy and inspiration, and I love spending time outdoors hiking and exploring.

I have always been curious about the natural world and this led me to co-found the Teton Valley chapter of Master Naturalists in 2023, a dedicated and trained group of volunteers for nature.

Prior to turning to fiction, I had a 35-year career in environmental health and safety. I was founder and CEO of Green Futures Unlimited , a consulting firm, and taught sustainable business at the University of California San Diego. I served as Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Pfizer, Inc. and was honored with the prestigious Pfizer Achievement award. 

I attended the University of Michigan where I earned a MPH from the School of Public Health and a BS from the School for Environment and Sustainability (Go Blue!)