A successful workshop or class not only improves student skills and craft; it also creates its own electricity that can last in the form of enduring community. I’ve taught English and creative writing to students at all levels, in a variety of settings, including CUNY in New York City, University High School in San Francisco, public libraries, tutoring programs for at-risk youth, the Writing Salon, and the San Francisco women’s jail. Check out my LinkedIn profile or contact me about teaching or speaking.

As a speaker, I receive consistent feedback that I’m engaging, informative, and run a killer Q&A. I’ve done many readings of my fiction and nonfiction, have been on CNN and local TV, and have been featured on radio programs like Rick Steve’s Travel and NPR’s Perspectives.