Portfolio
A sampling of my published workProfiles & Interviews
Zooey Deschanel’s Growth Plan
Publication - Alive Magazine
How the actor and singer is lighting the way toward a consumer-driven revolution in the way our food is grown and sourced. read more
Liz Moody: Tribe Vibes
Publication - Alive Magazine
Even as she champions practices that boost individual well-being, the core of influencer Liz Moody's wellness philosophy is togetherness. read more
Danica Patrick: Driven
Publication - Alive Magazine
Auto racing legend Danica Patrick on how to take your dreams to the finish line. read more
Food & Wellness
Writing Toward Wellness
Publication - Alive Magazine
Journal writing can help you start a new chapter in your life—one that’s physically and emotionally healthier. read more
The New Age of Fitness
Publication - Alive Magazine
Mental health is the biggest trend in fitness. Two celebrity trainers point the way toward more mindful workouts— and a happier you. read more
Features & Essays
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
How USC faculty, students and alumni have helped propel hip-hop innovation. read more
The Body Electric
Publication - USC Dornsife Magazine
Discover the intricate dance of energy conversion that drives human performance and well-being. read more
What does a solar eclipse symbolize?
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
From ancient Navajo traditions to modern American political myths, eclipse symbolism varies across cultures. read more
Research & Innovation
Cell by Cell: Rebuilding the Body
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC researchers are revolutionizing how we treat disease by harnessing stem cells as “living medicine.” read more
Powering Up Lithium Valley
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
Can untapped lithium reserves near the Salton Sea fuel a clean-energy economy — and a more prosperous future? read more
Staying Cool
Publication - USC Dornsife Magazine
As the planet warms, solutions for staying cool draw upon new innovation — and ancient technology. read more
Dance & Performance
It’s Family That Matters The Most
Publication - See Tickets Welcomes
During the pandemic, Largo at the Coronet's "family" of A-list performers went to bat for NIVA's Save Our Stages movement. read more
Dancing to the beat of another country
Publication - Los Angeles Times
Travel the world through the lens of dance on trips led by LA-based dance companies. read more
Boogie Nights: ‘Silent disco’ is making itself heard
Publication - Los Angeles Times
At silent disco events, partygoers get their audio fix from wireless headphones tuned to a live DJ broadcast. read more
City Guides & Travel
Your Guide to Downtown L.A.
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
The cultural highlights and booming real estate markets of five Downtown Los Angeles neighborhoods. read more
Cartagena, Colombia: Gabriel García Márquez’s inspiration, the seaport mixes Old World and New
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The audio tour "The Cartagena of Gabriel García Márquez" traces the influence of this enchanted city on the author's work. read more
A Weekend Passport To Los Angeles: Old Hollywood Glamour
Publication - Huffington Post
This nostalgic L.A. itinerary will transport you back to the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. read more
Books That Feature My Work
The Purple Passport to Los Angeles
Publication - The Purple Passport
A guide to LA's hippest, chicest hotels, nightlife venues, restaurants, shops, sights, and spas. read more
Clean Plates Los Angeles: A Guide to the Healthiest, Tastiest, and Most Sustainable Restaurants for Vegetarians and Carnivores
Publication - Craving Wellness
A nutritionist-approved guide to over 100 restaurants in Los Angeles where clean eating meets culinary craft. read more
The Purple Passport to New York City
Publication - The Purple Passport
A discerning guide to the best of the Big Apple, with a focus on Manhattan. read more