About me

I'm a freelance science journalist, filmmaker, and children's author with an affinity for animals (and alliteration!) I cover biology, ecology, and wildlife conservation issues for the New York Times, National Geographic, Biographic, Science, Scientific American, and many other publications. 

 

Though I cover many subjects, I am best known for my viral stories about animals defying our expectations (e.g., a sea otter who steals surfboards, a Japanese macaque who turned a patriarchy into a matriarchy, and a self-decapitating sea slug). My writing has been published on the front page of the New York Times and on the cover of National Geographic Magazine. My films have received over a dozen awards, including Best Short at New York Wild. My latest children's book, "Earth's Incredible Habitats: Ocean," is currently available wherever books are sold. Through storytelling, I strive to make the world a better place for humans and non-humans alike. 

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I live in Santa Cruz, California, with my husband and our cat, Mr. Kitty. The three of us enjoy fresh seafood and stale television. ​​