QUALIFICATIONS:  Two decades of experience in all aspects of community journalism combined with practical experience in print and electronic publishing, public relations and promotion of arts and non-profits.

EXPERIENCED
Michigan Women's Media, Inc. / Michigan Women’s Forum
Women's issues e-zine
March 2003 to present
Publisher, Editor, Designer

Oakland University
July, 2006 to present   
Publicist, Dept. of Music, Theatre and Dance

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
July, 2004 to July, 2006   
Marketing Specialist/Web Master

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
April, 1999 to July 2004
Reporter (government, police, features) - 1999 to 2001
Community Editor, Farmington - 2001 to July, 2004

Lakeville Publishing*
December, 1989 to February, 1999
Reporter (government, police, features) - 1989 to 1991
News Editor - 1991 to 1996
Managing Editor - 1996 to 1999
*Company sold in 1999.

SUCCESSFUL
Association for Women in Commnications
2008 Clarion Award - Websites under $10K
Detroit NOW Chapter
2008 Loretta Moore Feminist of the Year
Michigan Press Association Awards
1999 - Breaking News
2003 - Best Column Writing, Honorable Mention

Suburban Newspaper Association
2003 - Best Column Writing, 3rd Place
2002 - Best Column Writing, 2nd Place
2002 - Best Editorial Writing, 1st Place

INVOLVED
Women's Commission for Oakland County, 2008 Chair; Farmington Area Historical Society; Farmington Main Street Downtown Redevelopment Program; Farmington Area Founders Festival; Pastways, Inc.; Farmington Schools Mentorship Program; Oakland University Teacher Mentorship Program; Turn Around Awards Program - Farmington Schools