Education.
Degrees and Certifications
MFA creative writing, fiction. Stonecoast, University of Southern Maine. Anticipated graduation date–January 2019.
BA in liberal arts, English and psychology double minor. University of Maine at Augusta. December 2016. Dean’s list, all semesters.
Technical writing certification. April 2017.
Theses/Dissertations
Master’s thesis
The Homogeneous Representation of Poor Whites in Literature.
Advisor: Rick Bass.
Abstract: Stereotypes are ingrained in humanity, both on a larger scale as a part of how our society functions and on a smaller scale as part of how we, as individuals, organize out thoughts and establish hierarchies for those around us. While some stereotypes are rooted in fact, a broader application of stereotypical thinking to large populations can and does lead to homogeneous representation. Using the popular memoir Hillbilly Elegy as a leading example, this paper examines the representation of poor whites in literature and how a largely homogeneous representation of this group can have great implications in how readers perceive poor whites, and how realities are far more complex.
Professional experience.
Administrative, freelance, contracting experience
SPi Global (business development and process improvement)
Molina Healthcare (business documentation, marketing materials, proposals, federal funding documentation, business writing education and training)
Change Healthcare (proposals, commercial process and baseline development, English language training)
MSAD 11 (writers workshops, writing for fun and money courses)
Casco Bay Sights-n-Lights (marketing materials, website)
Wonder (research briefs and articles)
Workspace Digital (online articles)
Reader for The Stonecoast Review. 2017.
Editor, The Cube. Molina Healthcare, MMS Maine internal newsletter.
Directing experience
Founder and director of W.A.V.E.: Writers and Authors for Visceral Entertainment. 2018 onward.
Readings
June 2018-Damariscotta Art Walk, Damariscotta, Maine.
January 2018-Howth Yacht Club, Howth, Ireland
July 2017-Stonecoast MFA Student Readings
January 2017-Stonecoast MFA Student Readings
Teaching Experience
November 2018-Writing Workshop, multiple genres. MSAD 11 Adult Education, Gardiner, Maine
September 2018-Writing Workshop, multiple genres. MSAD 11 Adult Education, Gardiner, Maine
2017-High school English tutor
Awards and recognition.
Recipient of the MWPA Martin Dibner Memorial Fellowship. 2016.
Professional associations.
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, 2015-present.
Association of Writers & Writing Programs, 2016-present.
International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, 2017-present.
Publications.
“Trash Day” fiction, short story. River River, 2018.
“Like Fleas on White” fiction, short story. 34thParallel, 2017
“Pi’s End” fiction, short story. The UMA Scholar, 2016
“Tying Turtles” fiction, short story. The UMA Scholar, 2016
