I am a storyteller, author, poet, teacher, workshop leader, and craftsperson. I have been a Featured Storyteller at over 20 Storytelling Festivals and Events in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, and Japan. I have also taught numerous classes and workshops to children, adults, teachers, and storytellers throughout California.

I have a M.A. in Folklore and Mythology from UCLA and a B.A. in German from Temple University, Pennsylvania where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have training in American Sign Language, Puppetry, Writing for Children, Taiko, and Logomotion.