About me
I deconvolute science. I make complex information feel less daunting, and I synthesize fascinating findings in a way the public can understand.
I do this through writing, both as a journalist focused on Earth and environmental science, and as an institutional science writer focused on biomedical research. But I have trouble containing my curiosity, so sometimes I follow tangents and end up working far from these core areas.
I also enjoy helping others convey their thoughts. I’ve coached high school students crafting their college application essays, master’s students writing their theses, and job seekers perfecting their cover letters. If words feel daunting to you, give me a shout.
Before becoming a writer, I worked as a microbiologist for over a decade, studying the inner workings of human pathogens. Even now, some of my favorite stories are about the microscopic side of life.
When I'm not writing, I enjoy reading, yoga, and taekwondo. Most summers, I attempt to grow an herb garden, usually with moderate success.
Selected writing
Tiny faux organs could crack the mystery of menstruation
MIT Technology Review
The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Grist