A former Washington, D.C.-based journalist for online and traditional media, I'm a communications consultant with extensive experience raising public awareness for prominent academics, thought leaders, nonprofits, political organizations and startups. With a bachelor's in chemical engineering and a master's in political science, I use the left and right parts of my brain equally. In my off-hours, I like to torture stringed instruments, cut mini skirts into my Aussie mutt's haunch hair, whisper sweet nothings over the radio airwaves in the wee hours and try my best to help save the world.