

I'm a freelance writer and editor who travels to the beat of a different drum. One part of my journey is a straight shot down the technology freeway. I have an extensive background in developing, writing and editing content related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, corporate governance, digital transformation, cloud computing, emerging technologies and e-commerce. However, I frequently meander onto bumpy backroads, writing fiction and blog posts. The connective tissue joining my paths is creative thinking, which I consider essential to solving problems, achieving goals, and fulfilling personal potential. I've taught critical thinking courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, and at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Prior to entering the freelance world, I was managing editor of an online business and technology news network for 14 years.
I have a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in social science from the University of Illinois, a bachelor’s in drama from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the University of Southern California. A longtime resident of Ventura, California, I enjoy bicycling near the ocean, hiking in the mountains, and puttering in the garden. I’m a dedicated fan of Jeopardy! and I practice Spanish every day with Duolingo. I’m far from proficient, but that’s not the point -- the point is to keep learning and growing. Give me your challenges, and I’ll tackle them with zeal.