I’ve always been fascinated with language.

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When I was four, my nine-year-old brother taught me to read. He made letters out of construction paper and hung them from the ceiling. He pointed out words in my Alpha-Bits cereal. He labeled my toys and assigned me phonics “homework” with consonant clusters like bl and str.

 

That early start stayed with me.

 

In college, I was an English major, focusing on book publishing and editing. After graduating, I spent many years volunteering as an ESL tutor and conversation group leader, working with learners from around the world. These language experiences prompted me to earn a master’s degree in applied linguistics.​

 

I began my freelance career as a health content writer, creating patient education materials across specialties such as neurology, urology, and pediatrics. That experience gave me a strong foundation in writing for lay audiences.​

 

Over time, I realized I was also drawn to the editing side of the work. I enjoy helping others with their writing — it brings me back to the nuts and bolts of language. With that in mind, I earned a professional certificate in editing and did coursework in academic, medical, and medicolegal editing.​

 

Outside of work, my biggest hobby is genealogy. I love discovering the stories of my New England and New York ancestors. Since 2019, I've been the newsletter editor for the Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society.