Resume
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Literary Agent - Inspired Ink Literary
Represent and develop authors in fiction and nonfiction, providing editorial direction, manuscript development, and strategic guidance for publication. Lead submission strategy and pitch projects to publishers, positioning work for successful acquisition. Manage author relationships and long-term project development with a focus on narrative strength, audience alignment, and market viability.
2024-2024
Communications Coordinator- PMCPOA
Led community communications strategy for a residential association, overseeing newsletters, digital outreach, and public-facing messaging. Managed editorial production of the Condor Newsletter, including content development, writing, and design coordination. Maintained website and digital platforms, ensuring clear, consistent communication and strengthening community engagement across channels.
2024-2025
Communications & Grant Writing - BITW
Supported a literacy-focused nonprofit through grant writing, communications strategy, and outreach initiatives. Developed funding proposals, website content, and marketing materials to promote programs and events. Contributed to community engagement efforts and supported organizational growth through storytelling and strategic messaging.
2019-Present
Board President & Grant Writer- Marigold Farms Inc.
Lead organizational strategy, program development, and community partnerships for a nonprofit focused on sustainable agriculture and collaboration. Secure funding through grant writing and donor engagement, supporting initiatives that connect communities to land and local food systems. Oversee operations, budgeting, and long-term planning while guiding program implementation and outreach.
2018-2021
Freelance Contributing Writer -Edible Ojai & Ventura County Magazine
Produced feature articles focused on local food systems, sustainability, and community-based agriculture. Conducted interviews and translated complex environmental and food-related topics into engaging, accessible narratives. Contributed to regional storytelling that highlights the relationship between land, food, and community.
Education
CSUN | Biology BS option Environmental
Focused on California ecology, including the ecosystems of Los Padres National Forest, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental systems.
Skills & Expertise
Communications & Content Strategy
Develop and lead clear, engaging communications across newsletters, email campaigns, and digital platforms. Focus on translating complex ideas into accessible narratives that strengthen audience connection, trust, and long-term engagement.
Development & Community Engagement
Support community-centered organizations through grant writing, program development, and outreach strategy. Bring a storytelling-driven approach to fundraising and engagement, helping connect mission, place, and people to build sustained support.
Platforms & Digital Tools
Experienced across a range of communication, web, and data platforms, including Canva, Mailchimp, Instagram, Facebook, Wix, WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Apple Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Zoom. Skilled in managing structured data and reporting using systems such as PCX, Oracle, and SAP, with experience in fundraising and research tools including Benevity and Candid. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, including donor management platforms such as Salesforce.
Editorial & Storytelling
Apply a strong editorial foundation as a writer and literary agent to shape narrative, structure, and voice. Craft stories that are not only well-developed, but resonate with clarity, purpose, and emotional depth.