About
Since leaving academia in 2018, I have worked as an independent writer and researcher. While I write about a variety of topics, I’m most interested in coffee, travel, and culture, particularly through the lens of gender equity. This passion began during my PhD program, where my research focused on girls’ education in India and Cambodia. As a qualitative researcher, I’ve spent considerable time in the field, which informs my writing. Trained to observe and ask questions, I strive to tell thought-provoking stories that explore how people make sense of their lived experiences.
My work has appeared in a variety of publications, and I currently serve as the travel editor for St. Louis Magazine. My writing has appeared in Daily Coffee News, Barista Magazine, Standart, and Hyperalleric.
I am currently writing a book about women in coffee, a project I began in 2022. So far, I’ve interviewed over 50 people from around the world. I’ve picked coffee in Guatemala, cupped in Rwanda, visited farms in Colombia, and delivered the keynote address at the IWCA Leadership Summit in Ethiopia.
After nearly three years in Mexico City, I’m in the process of moving to Paris. When I’m not writing at a coffee shop, you’ll likely find me at an art gallery, running, studying Spanish or French verb conjugations, or exploring a new destination.
You can learn more about my book about women in coffee by signing up for my Substack.
