* Editor, writer, blogger, and media relations professional with more than 25 years experience producing, editing, writing, and designing publications.

* Creating content online since 1994. One of the first to cover interactive publishing and online media as contributing editor for Interactive Publishing Alert.

* Created the first digital newsletter for the continuing education division of the University of California, Riverside.

* Advised and guided Curtis Publishing on the successful establishment of an online presence of six sports publications, including Dolphin Digest and Football News.

* Produced the weekly community newspaper, The River Cities Gazette, and managed a staff of more than 10 reporters, photographers, and graphic artists. Created a paid-internship program for journalism students from Florida international University.

* Excellent communication, research, and organization skills honed as a journalist writing for The Miami Herald, The Desert Sun, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, TWA Ambassador, and other publications. Specialized in crime reporting.

* A collaborative leader and team member. Creative, expressive, persuasive, and inspiring. Thrives in a fast-paced environment juggling many jobs and multiple deadlines. Great sense of humor.

* Certified Introductory Iyengar Yoga Teacher instructing students since 2002.