I'm a freelance science writer and have specialized in conservation and the environment since 1987. My background is in biology (MS, University of California, San Diego) and science communication (University of California, Santa Cruz).

I write for general and scientific audiences as well as for children. The magazines I've written for include Audubon, Muse and Nature, and I'm a contributing editor at ZooGoer, the magazine of the National Zoo.

My ongoing projects include writing the Journal Watch section of Conservation in Practice and news tips based on Conservation Biology. I'm also writing a guide to California's native grasslands for the California Native Grass Association.

My style is engaging, accurate and easy to read, and I've won several awards. Please contact me for references or more writing samples.