An immunologist by training, I studied biology and Spanish at Colorado College and earned a PhD in Pathobiology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutch, where I researched sexually transmitted infections and worked as a science writer. I’m especially interested in immunology, infectious disease, global health, and scientific communication. I’m currently a regulatory medical writer in Seattle biotech, after a decade-long career in immunology research.

In another life, I’d have been a linguist: I’m fascinated by words and language, and am fluent in Spanish and conversational (but improving) in Italian. I read fiction obsessively and write about what keeps me up at night.

Although my official schooling is finished (for now), I am a student by nature and continuously learning something, including languages, literature, handmade crafts, and music.

I’m fanatical about (bubble) tea, rescue animals, literature, fiber arts, and nature. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, I have followed the mountains to live in Colorado, Argentina, and the Pacific Northwest to pursue trail running, ski touring, mountaineering, and biking.

My best friend is a beautiful red retired racing greyhound named Javier.