I’m a writer, editor, essayist, and strategist. A firm believer in the underground, the avant-garde and the underdog, my work focuses on art, culture, race, feminism and politics. I’ve written for publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, Esquire, ELLE, and I currently serves as a music critic for the Chicago Tribune. My essays have appeared in books like American Subcultures from Bedford/St. Martin’s and Rust Belt Chicago from BELT Publishing. My work has also received press from outlets like The New York Times, CNN, H&M, Warby Parker, and Rent the Runway. In 2019, NBC and The Today Show created a documentary about my life and health.

I also frequently serve as a speaker, moderator, and panelist for organizations throughout the country, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Pitchfork Music Festival, Adidas Originals, Soho House, the Chicago Public Library, and the Chicago Humanities Festival.

In 2023, I was an inaugural fellow of the Chicago Critic’s Table at the University of Chicago. I am also a recipient of the Studs Terkel award in journalism for my work spotlighting underserved communities through coverage of the arts. I’ve received writing residencies from Tiny Letter and the Ace Hotel, Helsinki Secret, Spark Camp, and Rail Europe. The Chicago Reader named me the “Best Local Writer Who Excels at Social Media,” and BuzzFeed named me one of the “Best Role Models for Ambitious Twentysomethings.”

I am is currently available for freelance writing and editing assignments, content strategy and consulting projects, and speaking engagements.