My Work

Writer, activist, artist. My works below document my journey in all three spaces, and the steps I’ve taken to integrate them together in form that is authentic to me.

The themes that typically emerge in my stories and art pieces focus on exploring colonization, racism, patriarchy, trauma, health equity and justice from my perspective and lived experience.

Writing

While the bulk of my professional writing has been spent in environmental advocacy and public health community work telling the story of others, I’ve always dreamed of sharing my own voice as an author in the fiction world. So, even if the magic of fiction isn’t easily evident through my writing samples below, if you look closely, there’s a dream waiting to unfold.

Blog Publications

Turning the public on to public health

Bibimbap or not?

Because Health (now Collaborative for Health & Environment) Sample of archived works:

  • Don’t reach for the hot tap just yet!
  • What’s the deal with non-stick baking pans?
  • Wondering what the buzz around beeswax wrap is all about?

Journalistic Pieces

Minnesota Department of Health Stories from the Field. Sample list of works:

Journal Publications

Visual Arts

The visual arts hold a special place in my heart as it allows me to bring my imagination to life in unexpected ways to complement my words and champion the spaces and work that I hold dear.

  • I believe in healing through art, especially for trauma. As a trauma-work artist, my pieces explore emotions such as grief, agency, and optimism.
  • As a food justice advocate, I run a mission based bakery (Cookie Therapy). All photography is styled, shot, and edited by me.