Experience

L.A. Parent

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor In Chief

  • Jan 2021 - Present

• Managing Editor

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2021



Writer/Editor

• United Kingdom
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Author

  • Jun 1999 - Present

  Write curriculum for and conduct writing workshops at various venues, including Olympic Academy in Los Angeles, Making Choices in Carson and Carver Academy in Cerritos. Completed revisions for a book-length manuscript that questions the generational impact of a 1904 act of domestic terrorism. Published an essay, “Skinned,” in the anthology Everything But the Burden (Broadway Books/Random House). Published an essay, “Big City Man,” in the anthology Daddy, Can I Tell You Something (Selah Publishing). Published an essay, “The Game,” in The Bellingham Review. Wrote features, profiles and essays for newspapers and magazines, including The Louisiana Weekly, Gambit, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Black Issues Book Review, MAMM Magazine, The Source, Offbeat Magazine and Drylongso.com. Published an essay in the anthology The Ties That Bind: Making Family New Orleans Style, sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Accepted into A Room of Her Own Writing Retreat. Completed one-week residency. Published short story, "White Oak," in The Scream Online. Performed readings at various venues, including The Arts Center at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico for A Room of Her Own Writing Retreat, Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA, Antioch University, Shades of Afrika, Ashe Cultural Center, Community Bookstore and the Tennessee Williams Festival in New Orleans, LA. Assist students in preparing for and gaining admission to four-year colleges and universities by conducting interviews, academic advising and college application workshops. Show less



FEMINIST PRESS AT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE

• Author of WE ARE BRIDGES

  • Apr 2021 - May 2021

  "We Are Bridges" turns to creative nonfiction to reclaim a family history from violent erasure so that a mother can gift her child with an ancestral blueprint for their future. Haunting and poetic, this debut traces the strange fruit borne from the roots of personal loss in one Black family—and considers how to take back one’s American story. "We Are Bridges" turns to creative nonfiction to reclaim a family history from violent erasure so that a mother can gift her child with an ancestral blueprint for their future. Haunting and poetic, this debut traces the strange fruit borne from the roots of personal loss in one Black family—and considers how to take back one’s American story.



Los Angeles Dodgers

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Manager/Writer

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  Oversaw the health pillar, which focuses on outreach and program activities in health education and awareness, and included managing Dodger Blue Wishes, a program designed to inspire and create an unforgettable experience for Dodger fans facing serious health conditions or major milestones. Managed the Dodgers' "Serve" pillar, including military programs, Military Hero of the Game and law enforcement initiatives. Designed and implemented some player and executive programs that align with the Dodgers' community relations mission. Collaborated with external media outlets, such as Time Warner and ABC7, on compelling stories involving the Dodgers and members of the community. Worked closely with the Dodgers' Marketing, Communication and Broadcasting department to identify appropriate opportunities to promote community and charitable efforts and write pregame script segments. Wrote for Dodger Insider Magazine and blog. Identified and developed African-American and women/girls programming in Dodger initiatives. Show less



Child360

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Communicatons Writer/Editor

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

  Formulated the majority of the core messaging to convey LAUP's mission and goal and to promote sustainability as well as the importance and value of early care and education. Created content used for pitching articles on a local, state and national level. Maintained and built upon existing written/electronic communication mediums, such as blog and e-newsletters and other special writing projects as they pertain to internal, public and LAUP stakeholder audiences. Specialized in: communications strategy implementation; researching field trends; news and publicity writing; newsletter production; electronic communication; web editorial support; collateral support; speech writing and other forms of communication support for executives. Show less



College Bound California

• Los Angeles area

• Senior Academic Advisor

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2012

  Assisted students in preparing for and gaining admission to four-year colleges and universities by conducting interviews, academic advising and college application workshops. Managed and collaborated with the education team responsible for college admissions. Edited and managed writing of college application essays. Facilitated and led college-preparation classes at California State University, Long Beach, Loyola Marymount College and Pomona College. Proofed, edited and managed writing of in-house and public documents, including newsletter and letters. Edited and produced anthology of essays, Driven by Dreams. Managed content for company’s social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter. Show less



View Park Prep Charter High School

• Los Angeles

• English/Journalism Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Taught English language arts to 9th and 10th graders. Taught 12th grade rhetoric and composition. Created the school’s first journalism course, which included teaching and producing a newspaper that grew to a 12-page volume of news, feature articles and color photographs. Taught English language arts to 9th and 10th graders. Taught 12th grade rhetoric and composition. Created the school’s first journalism course, which included teaching and producing a newspaper that grew to a 12-page volume of news, feature articles and color photographs.



Optimist High School

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• English Teacher

  • May 2004 - Aug 2006

  Taught literature and creative writing to high school students who were on probation and have special education needs, such as learning disabilities and behavior and social challenges. Wrote Individualized Education Plans for students and attended and participated in their counseling sessions. Helped supervise three teacher assistants and a homeroom of 24 students. Taught literature and creative writing to high school students who were on probation and have special education needs, such as learning disabilities and behavior and social challenges. Wrote Individualized Education Plans for students and attended and participated in their counseling sessions. Helped supervise three teacher assistants and a homeroom of 24 students.



NOLA Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Staff Writer

  • Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

  Covered the East Jefferson School Board; wrote stories centering on education, social and political themes. Wrote columns for the Opinion-Editorial Page. Covered the East Jefferson School Board; wrote stories centering on education, social and political themes. Wrote columns for the Opinion-Editorial Page.



The News-Star

• Monroe, Louisiana

• Staff Reporter

  • Mar 1994 - Oct 1996

  Wrote education, health and crime stories, and bimonthly columns. Wrote education, health and crime stories, and bimonthly columns.