About Me

I earned a professional certificate in editing from University of Chicago and have thoroughly studied The Chicago Manual of Style with expert instructors. I also use APA 7th edition, which has a thoughtful section on bias-free language.

Before becoming an editor, I worked in progressively higher positions of responsibility at two state public health departments and two national public health associations, writing and editing grants and nonprofit publications in each.

My hobbies include board games, walking, embroidery, and book club. I like penguins. I do the crossword daily. I am an American who watches British comedians and quiz shows. I met my spouse contradancing. I use she/her pronouns.

Language matters. How we represent people leads to beliefs about them. We can consciously rid ourselves of words and phrases that no longer work for us.

Let’s upend the patriarchy.