Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Sociology, Radford University
- Certificate in Editing, University of Washington-Seattle
Experience
- 12 years as a technical writer/editor in government and military documentation
- 2 years as a part-time freelance developmental, copyeditor, and proofreader
- 3 years s as a full-time editor
Speaking Engagements
- Romance Writers of America, “Mutually Assured Success: Relationship Building Between Authors and Editors” Webinar, April 11, 2023
- ACES VCON 2023, “Through the Looking Glass: A Different Lens from Disabled, Chronically Ill, and Neurodivergent Editors” Panel Discussion, September 29, 2023
- Editor Knows Best, Podcast Interview, Hosted by CaTyra Polland, Founder and Owner of Love for Words, March 4, 2024
- ACES Academy, “Branding Beyond Your Website: Gaining Traction Across Platforms” Webinar, April 18, 2024
- ACES VCON 2024, “Personal Branding for Neurodivergent Editors: How to Make Fearless Authenticity Work for You” Presentation, September 26, 2024
Professional Affiliations
- LGBTQ+ Editors Association, Co-President (June 2022–Present)
- National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, Member (September 2023–Present)
- The Muse Writers Center, Patron (October 2022–October 2023), Ally (April 2024–Present)
- ACES: The Society for Editors, Member (July 2021–Present)
- Professional Editors Network, Member (September 2023–September 2024)
- Editorial Freelancers Association, Member (July 2021–July 2023)