I’m a writer, teacher, and poet living in Olympia, Washington. I love helping people gain an appreciation of poetry and guiding people to find the poet within. I believe we all have deep inclinations toward poetry. This comes through our play with language such as figures of speech, rhyme, and rhythm.

Poetry helps us feel and express the ineffable of shared human experience. It is sensory and mysterious but also accessible to all.

I lead workshops in reading and writing poetry and love to collaborate with other writers and artists.

I teach writing at SPSCC and am serving as the 4th poet laureate of Olympia, Washington through July of 2025.

My first collection of poems, Last Resort, was recently published by Last Word Books in Olympia, WA. You can purchase a copy at Last Word Books or Browser’s bookshop in Olympia. Or message me directly!