I live in New York and am originally from Santa Cruz, California. I have a BA from Stanford and an MA from NYU, both in English. Professionally, I have a background in operations, finance, sales, retail marketing, and education. I enjoy writing, teaching writing, and currently work as a freelance copywriter. I am working on a book about my family and about memory. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, surfing, literature, film, and spending time with my dog Lorenzo.