Welcome! We’re living in a time of change and uncertainty, which is forcing many of us to confront the loss of old worlds and step into our creative power to build new ones. In times like these, I believe writing plays a critical role, serving as a tool that facilitates individual and collective healing and also powers the creation of new opportunities and alternative futures.
Having taught writing workshops for over 15 years, I have seen how community writing groups can empower and heal people and inspire new ways of thinking and being in the world. Following the loss of several close family members as a young adult, I was introduced to writing practices that supercharged my own healing journey, and I now aim to spread awareness of the power of these tools in this time of collective change.
My Academic Background:
B.A. English Literature, Reed College, 2008
M.A. & Ph.D. French Literature, New York University, 2013, 2019
M.A. TESOL, University of San Francisco, 2021
My Teaching Background:
Lecturer, Department of English, Université d’Orléans, France, 2009-2011
PhD Fellow & Lecturer, Department of French & Core Curriculum, New York University, 2011-2017
Lecturer, Department of English, UC Berkeley, 2018
Lecturer, Graduate Preparation Program, UC Santa Cruz, 2019-2021
Lecturer, Department of English, San Jose State University, 2022-present
Lecturer, Berkeley Summer Sessions, UC Berkeley, 2025-present
My Healing Arts Background:
Reiki Level I & II, 2020-2021; Motoki Level I, 2022
Intuitive Skills Training, Brian Rainie, 2023
Writing for Manifesting, Brian Rainie, 2023
Introduction to Family & Systems Constellations, Sarah Maclean Bicknell, 2024
Parts of a Whole: Bridging Parts Work, Cultural Healing, and Earth Connection, Daniel Foor, 2025
Grieving Ourselves Whole: Inviting Our Heartbreak to Guide Us Home, Langston Kahn & Chi Young Kim, 2026
Grief Ritual Leadership Training, Francis Weller, 2026
You can find out more about my current course offerings under the “Courses” tab. I look forward to working with you!
