Projects

Evanston RoundTable

I manage social media and am a freelance feature writer for this Evanston-based non-profit news source. Recent articles include Evanston resale shops. non-alcoholic drink options, and local winter activities. 

Nande

I'm a freelance writer with Nande, a itinerary-based neighborhood guide to Chicago. I'm also the editor for the Parents Guide. Recent guides include West Rogers Park and Kayaking & Margie's Candies. 

My Foster Tree

I'm chronicling this tree, at Foster & the lakefront in Chicago, every day this year. I'm fascinated by the daily changes in the water, sky, and foliage. See more at @MyFosterTree

Backyard Concerts

In the summer of 2020, I initiated a backyard concert series as a way to safely see friends and support local musicians during COVID. I've since curated over 20 concerts, from jazz quartets to 80s cover bands 

PravdaFest 40

I manage social media for PravdaFest, taking place August 31 at FITZGERALDS. The festival celebrates 40 years of Pravda Music, one of the longest running independent records labels in Chicago. 

Natural Awakenings Magazine

I’m a staff writer for both the national and Chicago markets of Natural Awakenings, a magazine dedicated to sustainable living and holistic wellness. Recent subjects include plant-based trends, bras as empowerment, connecting to nature through storytelling, mothering through a pandemic. 

Personal Essays

My essay, The Hand That Feeds, published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias

My essay, The Old Ballgame, published in The Write City Magazine.