I call both Eugene and rural Oregon home and enjoy finding running trails and picnic spots in both locations. I’m interested in telling stories in many forms, from narrative journalism to haiku, and run the SOJC’s newsletter along with Professor Seth Lewis. After I graduate from the University of Oregon, I plan on pursuing an MFA in creative writing.

I believe in Oxford commas, that raisins belong in cookies, and it’s good luck if a ladybug lands on you.

I’ve written blogs since middle school, but now I’m shifting my attention to different ways of delivering my writing to the world. Check out my newsletter here!

My favorite thing in my closet are overalls. My favorite flowers are lilacs.

My favorite thing in my closet are overalls. My favorite flowers are lilacs.

I believe in watching how light changes things.

I believe in watching how light changes things.

I grew up on a vineyard an hour south of Portland, Oregon. That taught me how much we rely on nature and each other.

I grew up on a vineyard an hour south of Portland, Oregon. That taught me how much we rely on nature and each other.

I'm learning how to walk the fine line between writing about my life and simply being in it.

I'm learning how to walk the fine line between writing about my life and simply being in it.

I believe art is everywhere.

I believe art is everywhere.

I love looking at the dedications on park benches. I found this one in the rhododendron garden in Hendricks Park.

I love looking at the dedications on park benches. I found this one in the rhododendron garden in Hendricks Park.

This photo was taken in Giverny the summer before my sophomore year of college.

This photo was taken in Giverny the summer before my sophomore year of college.

I go to school in Eugene, Oregon, where I've learned the earlier you wake up to run by the river, the greater the chance you'll be rewarded (or your fingers will grow numb from the cold).

I go to school in Eugene, Oregon, where I've learned the earlier you wake up to run by the river, the greater the chance you'll be rewarded (or your fingers will grow numb from the cold).

I am always up for an adventure, especially when I'm wearing a large backpack and have a friend by my side.

I am always up for an adventure, especially when I'm wearing a large backpack and have a friend by my side.