Policy & Grant Writer

• Jun 2018 - Present

Analyst, Strategist & Technical Writer/Reviewer/Editor

• Aug 2004 - Present

I work with a variety of organizations, primarily nonprofits and tribes, analyzing organizations, boards, systems, policies, and programs; developing strategic plans, policies, and campaigns needed to help them change and grow in the desired or needed direction; and then work with them to write and implement the plans, policies and grant applications needed to support and fund their transformation. I am humored but proud to have been nicknamed "The Board Whisperer" by a former client.

Forensic Interviewer

• Nov 2016 - Present

I conduct structured interviews with reported or suspected victims of crime, including children, to elicit detailed information about events that they may have witnessed or experienced. The interview is conducted to aid in criminal investigations, including corroboration or refutation of allegations or suspicions, and to assess the need for medical and psychological treatment. Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

Freelance Technical Writer/Reviewer/Editor

• Oct 1999 - Present

Writing in a variety of technical forms: article, copy, grant, screen, speech, and story. Reviewing and editing for a wide range of clients including government agencies, for-profit businesses, nonprofit businesses, and educational institutions. Writing in a variety of technical forms: article, copy, grant, screen, speech, and story. Reviewing and editing for a wide range of clients including government agencies, for-profit businesses, nonprofit businesses, and educational institutions.

Executive Director

• Jan 2005 - Present

Develop and manage programs providing instruction in holistic self care, sustainability, permaculture, and natural building methods. Identify course areas and find instructors. Work with instructors to create courses and write course materials. Create and manage an ongoing, rotating course and seminar schedule that meets the needs and interests of the communities we serve. Develop and manage programs providing instruction in holistic self care, sustainability, permaculture, and natural building methods. Identify course areas and find instructors. Work with instructors to create courses and write course materials. Create and manage an ongoing, rotating course and seminar schedule that meets the needs and interests of the communities we serve.

Peer Reviewer

• May 2019 - Present

I am a Peer Reviewer with the U.S. Department of Justice, reviewing and rating applicants' requests for congressionally allocated grant program funds. I am a Peer Reviewer with the U.S. Department of Justice, reviewing and rating applicants' requests for congressionally allocated grant program funds.

Faculty

• Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

I taught college English courses as assigned, including course development, Canvas platform use, and book selection. The instruction was provided while acknowledging the cultural perspective of students, using a variety of methods to convey necessary knowledge and skills, and developing student self-esteem. As a faculty member, I prepared students for successful completion of NWIC degrees and their eventual transfer to four-year institutions and graduate school. I taught college English courses as assigned, including course development, Canvas platform use, and book selection. The instruction was provided while acknowledging the cultural perspective of students, using a variety of methods to convey necessary knowledge and skills, and developing student self-esteem. As a faculty member, I prepared students for successful completion of NWIC degrees and their eventual transfer to four-year institutions and graduate school.

Correspondent

• May 2015 - Jun 2018

Identified, pitched, investigated and wrote stories for paper with weekly circulation of ~100k. Identified, pitched, investigated and wrote stories for paper with weekly circulation of ~100k.

Guardian ad Litem

• May 2015 - Oct 2017

Investigated child dependency cases and made recommendations to the Court. Investigated child dependency cases and made recommendations to the Court.

Caseworker, Investigator

• May 2016 - Mar 2017

Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect and prepared investigation reports for the Court when legal action warranted. Oversaw services in pursuit of family reunification. Worked to implement restorative justice model. Pursued implementation of programs to identify and resolve effects of multi-generational trauma. Sought to improve inter-departmental collaboration, particularly with law enforcement and mental health providers. Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect and prepared investigation reports for the Court when legal action warranted. Oversaw services in pursuit of family reunification. Worked to implement restorative justice model. Pursued implementation of programs to identify and resolve effects of multi-generational trauma. Sought to improve inter-departmental collaboration, particularly with law enforcement and mental health providers.

Reporter

• May 2000 - Dec 2001

Conducted interviews with remarkable Hispanic attorneys in Colorado and wrote articles about them for publication. Conducted interviews with remarkable Hispanic attorneys in Colorado and wrote articles about them for publication.

Corporate Legal Document Coordinator

• Sep 1997 - Sep 1998

Assisted corporate legal departments with all document needs. Assisted corporate legal departments with all document needs.

Legal Document Coordinator

• Jan 1997 - Sep 1997

Assisted law firms in managing legal document reproduction and distribution, and confidentiality in controversial, high profile trial environments, most notably the Defense Team of Timothy McVeigh during his criminal trial. Assisted law firms in managing legal document reproduction and distribution, and confidentiality in controversial, high profile trial environments, most notably the Defense Team of Timothy McVeigh during his criminal trial.