Born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, I've always had an appreciation for surf, sand, and sunshine. Not to mention, growing up a stone's throw away from Los Angeles also had its perks. 

Having a dad who writes for a living, I quickly saw what a unique and fulfilling career path it could be. My first-ever writing gig was at age 12, when I was a Kid Reporter for TIME for Kids magazine. During my two-year stint as a student journalist, I interviewed stars including The Jonas Brothers, Zac Efron, and Emma Watson. 

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I hold a BFA from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts with an emphasis in Media, Culture, & Society. My background in film has given me a strong understanding of visual storytelling, a powerful component of advertising and marketing.

While in college, I participated in lots of student film projects, both in front of and behind the camera. In my free time, I worked for my campus' radio station as Communications Manager. I've always had a passion for music, and when I'm not writing album reviews or interviewing artists, I'm creating songs of my own.