ABOUT 

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I spent over a decade working at major media companies across the country, from The San Diego Union-Tribune to The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. I have written about universities, nonprofits, businesses, and sports, oftentimes with an investigative focus. My work has uncovered a fraudulent housing scheme that landed two people in prison, as well as shut down a bogus charity that was improperly benefitting from city subsidies.

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​​More recently, I have worked to preserve the life stories of immigrant families in book-length biographies. Whether it's someone who has lived a full life or someone whose flame was snuffed out prematurely, I find meaning in capturing the details of a life well lived. These life stories have jumpstarted conversations and helped build better understanding and deeper bonds. 

 

I live in San Diego with my husband and two children. My perfect day would involve running a 5K race in the morning with my teenage son, then spending the afternoon with my family at a farmer’s market, feasting on gorgeous fruit and aged cheeses.