About

I am a writer and an editor who started in newspapers, found her voice in public radio, and eventually landed in government communications. 

I like telling stories, in all forms, that highlight the complexities of the human experience.  My goal is to make you feel something. Yes, even in a press release.

During my reporting days, I was just as happy fighting for open records as I was capturing the sounds of a blind sea lion exploring his new home. I was a utility player who touched just about every corner of a newsroom: from reporting and copy editing to podcasting and hosting. My most recent work centered on criminal justice and policing. In an interview, I was tough but fair. I took the time to earn a source's trust and worked hard to keep it. If there was a damning detail in a fat stack of records, I found it. 

I cared more about doing the story better than getting it first. Still, my favorite thing was doing both. My stories earned national and regional awards in breaking news, investigative reporting, and enterprise. 

Before getting into radio, I worked for a daily newspaper where I closed down a deadly boat launch, traveled to New York to cover a Super Bowl, and helped a rare miniature cow go viral. 

I am proud to say I became one of the most trusted voices in the South Sound, the only place I've ever lived and loved. 

While my work venue and mission have changed, all of these values remain. 

I think like an editor and try to write like one. I believe readers deserve clear, declarative writing regardless of the format. Our shared love of stories make us human. My work will always center that humanity. 

My experience in state government includes writing press releases, speeches and running point on press conferences — among other duties — for Bob Ferguson's administration, first in the Attorney General's Office and now with the Office of the Governor.