I’m an actress and improviser and perform regularly in theaters across Chicago. I trained at The Second City and Home Comedy Theater, where I also teach improv to kids. I’ve acted in student films, TV shows, and movies, and film original sketches. Check out my reels and headshots on the Acting page. Reach out if you're interested in collaborating. 

 

When I’m not performing, I’m often writing. I’m an awarding-winning journalist who articles have appeared in publications including Scientific American, Crain’s Chicago Business, Scientific American, Newsweek, and CBSNews.com. Most recently I was an executive editor at Everyday Health. I specialize in making complex medical topics human—and even a little funny sometimes.​

 

As a ghostwriter, I help transform real-life stories into powerful, resonant narratives. Whether you're a CEO, doctor, or someone who's lived through something meaningful or messy, I can help shape your story. If that sounds like you, check out my Ghostwriting page.

 

As a brain injury survivor, ​I’ve spoken on panels and at events across the country, and I continue to write about brain health and recovery in personal essays and reported features.​

 

I live in Chicago with my husband, two daughters, and a cat who thinks she runs the place. My husband used to call me “the government” until our girls and the cat staged a quiet coup. It was a nice run while it lasted.

 

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