Work History
Writing Experience:
Freelance Writer—Bellingham, Washington (Nov. 2017-present)
Assistant Editor, The Ski Journal and The Flyfish Journal — Bellingham, Washington (Nov. 2017-Dec. 2018)
Writer, Travel Marquette — Marquette, Michigan (Sept. 2015 – March 2016)
Photographer, The Mining Journal — Marquette, Michigan (August 2015 – January 2016)
News Writer, The Indian River Advocate — Indian River, Michigan (December 2014 – August 2015)
Sports/Outdoor Writer, The Weekly Choice — Gaylord, Michigan (May 2014 – February 2015)
Managing and Opinions Editor, The North Wind (Sept. 2013 – Dec. 2013)
News Editor, The North Wind — Northern Michigan University’s student newspaper (Dec. 2012 – May 2013)
Intern, Funny Feelings LLC (The Ski Journal, The Snowboarder’s Journal and The Flyfish Journal) — Bellingham, Washington (May – Sept. 2012)
Sportswriter, The Mining Journal — Marquette, Michigan (2010-2013)
Freelance:
Print bylines: Washington Post, Mountain Gazette, Patagonia, Mountain Outlaw Magazine, Midwest Living, Big Sky Magazine, Craft Magazine, The Snowboarder’s Journal, The Ski Journal, the Flyfish Journal, The Drake Magazine, Silent Sports Magazine.
Online bylines: Washignton Post, The Atlantic, Outside Online, Patagonia, Adventure Journal, the Outdoor Project, Misadventures Magazine, Teton Gravity Research, Girl’s Life Magazine and Hatch Magazine.
Education:
Northern Michigan University, December 2013
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences — English Writing-Nonfiction; Journalism minor
Awards:
American Wildfire Experience Grant Recipient, 2019
Certificates:
Remote Emergency Medical Technician—Expires March 2022
Other Experience:
Wildland Firefighter—Priest Lake and North Fork, Idaho (April 2016-Oct. 2017)
Hotshot—Zigzag, Oregon (April 2018-Oct. 2019)
Mt. Baker Pro Patrol Member—Bellingham, Washington (November 2020-May 2021)
Fill-In Public Information Officer—North Cascades National Park (May 2020-Present)