How Depression Makes Your Body Feel
(Edited by Mohini Kundu) The image that we often get of a sad girl with tears on her face sitting in a dark corner is...
About Me
I am a writer, editor and content strategist with a passion for impact-related projects. I was formerly a senior branded content strategist at The Huffington Post and managing editor of contributors at The Mighty.
I am currently volunteer communications director at Partnerships for Trauma Recovery, a human rights and mental health nonprofit in Berkeley, Calif. I live for starting unlikely conversations, analyzing conflicting perspectives, performing and learning about people's journeys. Let's talk!
Portfolio
My work has appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, San Francisco Magazine, Sunset Magazine and Diversity Executive magazine, among others.
My samples below include news writing, blogs, listicles and native content as well as contributed stories I edited.
15 Comforting Quotes That Have Helped People Cope With Grief
Grief is intensely personal, and yet it is a life experience that affects so many of us. Though the pain may never leave us, it...
17 Things People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Others Would Stop Saying
As a society, we’ve taken some significant steps towards greater acceptance of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in recent years. But despite increasing information and...
35 Things Special Needs Parents Want Their Family and Friends to Know
One thing we hear often from parents in the Mighty community is that their families are just that — families, like anyone else’s. But there...
What My Emotions Look Like as Someone on the Autism Spectrum
(Edited by Mohini Kundu) People with autism are said to have difficultly recognizing and interpreting emotions in themselves and others. I say, likewise people without...
My Answer to the Question 'What Does Autism Feel Like?'
(Edited by Mohini Kundu) One of the questions I’m most often asked by parents of people living with autism (and one of the questions I’m...
Why You Shouldn’t Type ‘Amen’ and Share Memes Like This
(Edited by Mohini Kundu) If you’ve been on Facebook at all, you’ve probably seen those pleading posts often featuring a child who appears to be...
How We're Failing Children In Disaster Preparedness, By The Numbers
(Native) Children are especially vulnerable during natural disasters. We witnessed this after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when 1,833 people died, more than a million were...
Why We Should Start Thinking About Energy The Way We Think About Food
(Native) Just 50 years ago, the outlook on organic and sustainable eating was bleak. Shifts in policy and attempts at mass education lacked effectiveness. Meanwhile,...
These Breathtaking Photos Remind Us Exactly Why We Want To Fight So Hard Against Climate Change
When we talk about climate change, it's easy to get caught up in the politics and economic arguments and lose sight of what it is...
Seeing Myself From The Other Side Of The Fence
I woke up one Thursday morning in the spring of last year the same way I do almost every morning -- to big brown eyes...
The Time Is Now To Take Action To Save The Lives Of Millions Of Mothers And Children
Fifteen years ago, a group of world leaders came together at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to commit to a vision of a...
'I Bought My First Home With Just $4,000 Down'
Becoming a homeowner before 30 is no small feat. And making a successful purchase with just $4,000 as down payment is harder still. Nashville graphic...
Artist Takes Hateful Words And Turns Them Into Something Beautiful
Artist Derek Gores transforms words and images into works of art, and we believe this is his masterpiece. The Florida-based artist creates intricate collages from...
New York City's First Pet-Friendly Domestic Abuse Shelter
Last week, the Urban Resource Institute in partnership with the Mayor's Alliance For NYC's Animals launched People and Animals Living Safely, a new initiative in...
Nevada Bans Discrimination Against Pit Bulls
Governor Brian Sandoval recently signed a bill that will prevent local governments from passing legislation that deems dogs dangerous based solely on their breed.
