Most stories are better told over a back fence than to media or at Rotary.  I work with my clients to address a pivotal question: "Tell me why I should care?" Crucially, if you have something important to say, I’ll help you to say it well!

My role and services:

• Manuscript evaluation and content development;

• Ghostwriting and editing; and

• Executive coaching and crisis communications.

I've worked as a reporter and/or editor at daily newspapers in five states and Washington, D.C., and as public affairs director for a multi-billion-dollar, nonprofit healthcare system in Central California, coordinating government and community relations and authoring executive communications.

I’ve served on civic and nonprofit boards focusing on business development, homelessness and behavioral health issues. I’ve taught editing at California State University, Fresno, and received fellowships on genetics and world religions from the University of Maryland.

I’m keenly interested in helping serious-minded people to promote and sustain transparent dialogue on critical issues, particularly healthcare.

No cost for initial consultation.