I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio, but my partner and I moved to Santa Monica in November 2020. I have a degree in poetry from the University of Pittsburgh and have worked in many fields, including politics, government, non-profit, charter schools administration, branding agencies, corporations, and institutions. My favorite lessons my dad taught me are: "There's always enough money for a book" and "never miss an opportunity to say nothing." I'll always choose music over TV, travel over homeownership. Kindness enthusiast. Tattoo collector.