About Me

Professionally speaking…

Editing—especially editing art history—was a natural career choice for me; I’ve been passionate about both art and writing for as long as I can remember. Visual arts and the written word shape how we understand ourselves and the world we live in, and I find it very fulfilling to be an editorial partner and guide at that intersection. It’s tremendously gratifying to help an author refine their narrative and create a compelling experience for their readers.

I have a master’s degree in art history from UCLA, and a bachelor’s degree in art history from Wellesley College. Prior to launching my editing business, every job I ever had was at some intersection of the arts and communication. My LinkedIn page details these work experiences.

I’m a member of the Association of Art Editors, Editorial Freelancers Association, and ACES: The Society for Editing (see my 2021 interview with ACES here).

Personally speaking…

In November 2023, I was fortunate to meet artist Shinji Ohmaki (strolling through his own exhibition!) while at the National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan.

I’m a native of the great state of Maine. I’ve lived in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, and Bloomington, Indiana. Since 2008, I’ve been based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

I love Japanese culture. I first traveled to Japan as a high school exchange student and later studied college-level Japanese for three years. Since 2022, I’ve returned to Japan three times, and I am always planning my next trip there.

In my spare time, I enjoy taking photographs, running, kayaking, going to art exhibitions, doing the New York Times word games, and sampling craft beers. You can find me on Instagram.

Contact me and let’s get started. I look forward to hearing from you!