I’m a mother, writer, and retired scientist from the Boston area whose other passions include dancing and traveling. My children are my greatest gifts and my greatest teachers. Our chronic illness journey continues to humble and inspire me, and I am grateful for everyone who has supported my daughter and us along the way.
In 2025 I retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after 27+ years of public service and a 30-year career as a scientist and engineer. I hold a B.S. from Princeton University in Civil Engineering, Water Resources and a Ph.D. and M.S. from Stanford University in Environmental Engineering & Science.
I am proud of the impact of my scientific research and published papers, and excited about my current writing projects including my first novel. I am a Writer in Residence and Co-Coordinator of the Writer’s Studio at the Follow Your Art Community Studios, and a member of Boston’s Grub Street Center for Creative Writing.
Additionally, I am an avid amateur dancer (ballroom, tap, and other styles); a volunteer for Make-A-Wish® and various organizations in my community; and a mentor to students and young professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
SOME FAVORITE QUOTES
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve...You only need a heart full of grace, and a soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
