I write, edit, and teach memoir and personal essay. I’m a classroom‑tested instructor with an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and training in both K–12 and adult education. Whether you’re in one of my workshops or working with me one‑on‑one, my job is the same: help you hone your craft, clarify your story, and put your truth on the page.
 

What I offer:

• Memoir and personal‑essay classes on Zoom and at writing centers like GrubStreet.

• Occasional courses for adoptees only and for the adoption community.

• Developmental editing and copyediting for essays and books.

• Writing and accountability coaching.

• College and graduate school essay coaching and editing.

• Curriculum development and meeting facilitation for literary and nonprofit spaces.

 
A little about me: I was adopted in New York City and spent the first six months of my life in foster care. I later reunited with both of my birth parents, who have since died. I identify as queer. I’m a native New Yorker and a parent to two daughters; one is disabled, and we navigate disability and advocacy together. Those experiences shape my teaching: I care deeply about identity, belonging, and the right to tell your story.
 

How to work with me:

• Browse current offerings on the Classes page.

• For private coaching or editing, look at the Editing page and email me to discuss scope and fit.

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Representation matters. You have a story worth telling. When you’re ready, I’ll help you tell it clearly and well.