Teaching + Mentorship
Supporting artists and writers is my passion. I have over 15 years of experience as an educator—working in higher education, art museums, and arts nonprofits. Mentorship is at the very heart of my ethos—meeting students where they are and helping uplift and guide with empathy, attention, and care. Balancing structure with attunement, I strive to help creative individuals become the artists they want to be, supporting them in building that vision and taking steps toward achieving it.
Some experiences that have guided me here include: my MFA in Poetry and my MA in Art History; serving as a mentor for the Adroit Journal, where I work one-on-one with emerging writers; teaching MFA students at The Bennington Writing Seminars as an Alumni Fellow; leading education departments at college art museums; mentoring undergraduate students at Smith College and Williams College; collaborating with artists and writers as a curator and non-profits leader; overseeing programming and storytelling at The Merwin Conservancy as Associate Director; reading for Tin House Workshops.
Read on to explore the workshops, classes, and services I offer and get in touch to learn more. I am currently quite limited in my capacity to take on individual clients, but please feel to reach out.
Workshops, Readings, Talks, Class Visits
I am available for live and in-person events. I love to lead workshops and am especially interested in opportunities to engage with writing through an interdisciplinary lens.
I am currently enrolling for a 5-week workshop titled “Photo-Poetics: Writing With & Against the Image.” Learn more & register here.
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Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm ET on Zoom
August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, & September 1, 2026
Fee: $500
Register HereWhat do images reveal and what do they withhold? How might poetry and hybrid forms allow us to move beyond the surface of the seen to help shape the way we make meaning about works of art—whether our own, or others? This generative workshop—designed for writers, curators, and visual artists—explores how photographs, in particular, can act as catalysts for imagination and how words, in return, help us look anew.
Each week will focus on a single contemporary writer’s work that engages explicitly with photography, contextualizing these projects within a single photographic concept—the caption, the negative, the subject, the frame, and the archive. We will read work by Robin Coste Lewis, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Nick Martino, Natasha Trethewey, and Anne Carson. A short lecture that brings together art, history, and philosophy will open each session, bringing context to the work and ideas, before opening into group conversation about the text. Together, we will explore the formal, conceptual, and aesthetic choices that these writers make— including the use of fragmentation, erasure, persona, formal experimentation, annotations, and archival materials—as they write with and against photographs.
Each session will include time for writing and reflection with the offering of a series of guided exercises that invite participants to surface hidden narratives, animate the gaps in memories and archives, and experiment with form and voice. '
Together, we’ll think across the threshold between word and image, and imagine new ways of making and seeing.
Aug 4: Caption
We will read Robin Coste Lewis and explore annotation, text-image relations, and their disruption.Aug 11: Negative
We will read Diana Khoi Nguyen and consider erasure, inversion, and the conditions of absence.Aug 18: Subject
We will read Natasha Trethewey and reflect on persona, power, and the politics of the gaze.Aug 25: Frame
We will read Nick Martino and discuss boundaries and composition, inclusion and exclusion.Sept 1: Archive
We will read Anne Carson and think about accretion, association, assemblage, and the afterlife of objects.
Individual Offerings
Creative Consultations
1-on-1 meetings to help you find direction in your creative practice.
These sessions can cover topics such as brainstorming new projects, refining an idea in progress, navigating writer’s block, or exploring pathways for further education or professional development in the arts.
Each consultation is tailored to your goals and creative ambitions, helping you clarify your vision and set actionable steps forward.
Submissions 101 Coaching
A crash course in literary submissions, tailored to emerging and mid-career writers.
Learn how to identify the right journals and prizes to submit to, format manuscripts correctly, write effective cover letters, and track submissions. Build confidence navigating the submission process and developing a sustainable strategy for getting your work published.
Manuscript Feedback
Detailed feedback on poetry and creative writing projects, from single poems to full manuscripts.
Feedback includes line-level suggestions along with overarching structural and thematic analysis and guidance on strengthening cohesion, voice, and impact.
Ideal for writers preparing work for submission or seeking in-depth critique to elevate their craft.
Digital Consultation & Web Design
A custom digital presence designed to showcase your work, voice, and vision.
I’ve designed websites for artists, educators, and nonprofits, helping clients clarify their goals and create a cohesive visual identity. I am willing to offer feedback on current website designs as well as comprehensive design services.
Artist Statement & Application Development
Guidance in creating compelling materials for schools/ MFA programs, residencies, fellowships, and grants.
I help writers and artists craft clear, persuasive statements, refine project proposals, and ensure that applications showcase your work and vision effectively.
Sessions may include brainstorming, drafting, or editing to produce polished, competitive application materials.
Ongoing Mentorship
Personalized guidance and support for writers at any stage.
This mentorship provides consistent feedback, goal-setting, and accountability over an extended period. Sessions are tailored to your needs, whether you’re developing new work, revising a manuscript, or navigating the professional literary landscape.