About me

The path to my dreams is littered with degrees and certificates. I retired from my dream job at NOAA Fisheries after serving for 25-years as a marine biologist. I’m a lifelong learner, always pursuing a new adventure. My current adventure is writing screenplays.

Education

Diplomas

Gale Elementary Academy, Chicago Public Schools

Sullivan High School, Chicago Public Schools

Degrees

Biology B.A., University of Chicago

Marine Science M.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, California State University

M.F.A. Creative Writing – Nonfiction, Institute of American Indian Arts

Certificates

Feature Film Writing, UCLA Extension Certificate

Marketing, University of Washington

Memoir Writing, University of Washington

TEFL Master Certificate, Bridge Education Group