I’m an award-winning health and science journalist whose work has appeared in publications including CBS News, Everyday Health, Crain’s Chicago Business, Psychology Today, Discover and New Scientist. I’m also the author of two children’s books published by Klutz, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. I received my journalism degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
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PERFORMANCE
In addition to my extensive editorial work, I’m an improviser and appear regularly onstage at Chicago theaters including The Second City, Home Comedy Theater and iO Theater.
I’ve toured my improvised puppet show, Conversations We Can’t Have, in Chicago and Amsterdam, and I perform science education puppet shows at the Field Museum of Natural History, using storytelling and character to bring science to life for young audiences.
IMPROV + TRAINING
My improv training is extensive: I studied the foundational work of Viola Spolin with Aretha Sills, completed conservatory programs at The Second City and Home Comedy Theater, trained in acting at Acting Studio Chicago and HB Studios in New York City, and completed the improv program at The People’s Improv Theater (The P.I.T.) in New York City.
I’m also a member of the house team Grief Circle and perform regularly at Home Comedy Theater.
WORKSHOPS + CREATIVITY
I also teach improv and puppetry to kids and adults in Chicago and believe in the power of improv to improve brain health and unlock creative potential, a subject I have also explored in my reporting.
As a brain injury survivor, I have firsthand experience with the cognitive and creative benefits of improv. This perspective informs my journalism, workshops and performances.