My career has been a dynamic journey through the world of journalism and communications, spanning print, digital, and television. I've delved into a wide range of topics, from academia to real estate to tax policy, and everything in between. This adaptability is what I impart to my students, equipping them for success in an ever-evolving industry.
I previously served as editor of California Real Estate, the official publication of the California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.). My earlier work as an editorial writer and assistant deputy editor for The Orange County Register — at the time the most respected paper serving California's third-largest metro area — prepared me for covering sensitive policy, culture, and trends. In my 18+ years in the media, I have contributed to KCET, Fox Business, Realtor Magazine, Robb Report, The Press-Enterprise, The Orange County Register, Florida Realtor, California Real Estate, Scientific American, Times of Israel, Opportunity Lives, and other esteemed publications.
My "day job" takes me to Glendale Community College, where I serve as a full-time Language Arts instructor and oversee official student publications. I earned my Master of Arts in Journalism at the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, and I'm also a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with distinguished honors. In 2020, I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Northridge. My research explored the relationship between student engagement and social media to inform future educators — though my own use of social media has declined in recent years.
An ambitious person and hard worker by nature, I've always had dreams that I've turned into short- and long-term goals. In the summer of 2019, I published a children's book — a heartfelt endeavor I'd always known I would eventually complete. I hope to publish more children's literature, particularly as motherhood shapes and deepens my creative perspective. My latest project is a book of poems, with publication planned for 2027.