About Me

I've been writing almost my entire life. At 14, I published my first online novel and was surprised when more than 10,000 people began following along. I quickly realized that writing was more than a hobby; it was a passion. 

While studying Journalism and Psychology at Fordham University, I anchored and reported for WFUV 90.7 FM, an NPR affiliate serving the New York metropolitan area, and wrote for the Fordham Research Journal. Since then, I've reported for the Cape Cod Baseball League and local Connecticut newspapers, covering everything from community issues to human-interest stories. These experiences taught me how to engage an audience and confirmed my belief that the most powerful stories are often the most personal.

For the past eight years, I have been living with alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. This began as a private struggle but has grown into a deep commitment to advocacy and change. I work closely with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) to further its mission of spreading awareness and inciting change. Most recently, I am serving as the site leader for Connecticut's first and only awareness walk, and am a featured speaker at the NAAF's 41st annual conference.
 

I recently completed my memoir, My Eyes Are Down Here, which chronicles my journey through hair loss, identity, and self-acceptance. Through my writing and advocacy, I am working to change the alopecia experience from one of shame and isolation to one of visibility, acceptance, and community.