Education: Master of Arts in English with a Creative Writing-Poetry concentration from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF); Bachelor of Arts in English with an additional major in Political Science from CSUF; Certificate in Teaching and Writing from CSUF.

What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College helps students succeed through tailored approaches to education and career goals. We aim to meet you where you’re at, which means offering classes and services that fit your lifestyle, learning style, and desired outcome. From degrees and certificates that ready you for the workplace to transfer degrees to continuing education courses, there’s definitely a path for you here at Bellevue College.

What advice would you give a student: Be sure to take advantage of campus resources! Also remember that faculty and staff are here to help you succeed, so please feel empowered to reach out.

Hobbies and/or Interests: I love reading poetry, literary fiction, and creative nonfiction; writing; topical stamp collecting (ships on stamps); traveling; and wine tasting. French fries and vegan/gluten-free donuts make me weep with joy, as does cold, gloomy weather. I’m also obsessed with vampire narratives!

Ask Me About: Modernist poetry; the Oxford comma; my tattoos (they’re all literary!); editing/proofreading; California wine regions.

Favorite Quote: “Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems.” – “Song of Myself” by Walt Whitman