My Background
Personal Profile
I’m a writer, educator, and lifelong book lover dedicated to the power of words and the joy of discovery. My creative work explores how language shapes our understanding of ourselves and each other. Over the years, I’ve led workshops, curated reading events, and experimented with new ways to bring narratives to life.
Whether I’m crafting my own prose, mentoring emerging authors, or connecting readers with their next literary obsession, I’m driven by a belief that powerful writing can spark curiosity, inspire empathy, and transform the way we see the world.
When I’m not at my desk, you can find me browsing local bookstores, volunteering with literacy initiatives, or daydreaming about my next writing project.
Education
2019-2025
Drew University,
Madison, NJ
Doctorate of Arts and Letters, Creative Writing
Offered through the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, this interdisciplinary doctoral program emphasizes both creative and scholarly writing across the humanities. I engaged with literary history, critical theory, and a range of writing practices—spanning fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid genres. My dissertation, "The Glitch Is The Machine: Technological Mediation and Identity in The Collected Works Of Rowan Black," was accepted with distinction in March 2025.
Arizona State University,
Tempe, AZ
Master of Arts, English
ASU’s MA in English is a dynamic, research-driven curriculum covering literature, rhetoric, composition, linguistics, and cultural studies. I focused primarily on linguistics-track courses, finishing the program with a thesis inspired by George Carlin's Seven Words You Can't Say on Television, called "The Holy and the Shit: Exploring the Taboo Side of the History of English."
2017-2018
Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ
Master of Information, Library Science
Offered through the School of Communication and Information, this ALA-accredited program equips students with advanced knowledge in library and information science, including digital curation, information organization, and user-centered services. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, the curriculum combines theory with hands-on practice in diverse library, archival, and data environments.
