I’m an Oakland- and San Francisco-based writer, editor, proofreader, and relationship builder who focuses on the power of language and community to do good.
I use language and empathy as my primary professional tools to connect with, empower, inform, uplift, and free myself and others.
My passion is enlivening greatness in individuals and organizations so they can fulfill their highest purposes and do good in the world.
Check out samples of my work here, testimonials here, and my CV here.
Writer, Editor, and Proofreader
2005 – Present
Kind, Purposeful Human
Birth – Present
B.A., English Literature and African American Studies, UCLA
Cum Laude Honors + Chancellor’s Service Award
English Literature Studies, University of York, England
English Teacher, Department Chair, and Instructional Coach
1995 – 2016
KayMaria and I worked together on Greek Leaders, she as the editor-in-chief and I as the graphic designer. Despite the fact that we were unable to work together in person due to our operational bases being located in different countries, we maintained excellent communication throughout the duration of the project. KayMaria is empathetic, clear, forward-thinking, creative, and hard-working. She is also a good listener, respectful, and one who does whatever it takes to meet people where they are and find a way to be productive with them no matter what obstacles she faces.”
—Pedja Zdravkovic, Designer, SYSTEM Studio
A single word can change a person’s or organization’s outlook… feeling… course of action.
I deliver linguistic precision and depth, connection and compassion. I make words work for my clients so they can be effective with their audiences.
Not one word is purposeless. Each word earns its place.
