Hey, hi, thanks for stopping in. 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–one exploring the science of rainbows and another on tornadoes. I received my journalism degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

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In addition to my extensive editorial work, I'm also an improviser and appear regularly onstage at Chicago theaters including The Second City, Home Comedy Theater, and iO Theater. In addition to touring my improvised puppet show, “Conversations We Can't Have,” in Chicago and Amsterdam, 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.

 

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.

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I also teaches 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 explored in her own reporting. As a brain injury survivor, I have firsthand experience with the cognitive and creative benefits of improv. This perspective informs my journalism, teaching and performances

 

I am available for freelance writing, improv workshops, puppet shows, and book writing. Please get in touch!.