I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where my father was a dentist and my mother an accountant. My parents wanted to move to the U.S. to provide a better future for their children. When I was 12, my father received a professional visa and we moved to Boston.
I had been studying English at the Instituto Cultural Ingles in Buenos Aires for nearly seven years so by the time we arrived in the U.S. I spoke the language fluently.
Over the years, I developed a love for words and became known for having a flair for writing.
After graduating from U-Mass in Amherst, I worked full time as a writer for several organizations and corporations. A few years later, I decided to start my own business and become a freelance writer. I also earned a Master’s in Creative Nonfiction from Johns Hopkins University.
Over the past 25 years my freelance career has thrived because of my talent in using words to create rich images, convey complex ideas and clarify technical information.
I have written features for the Washington Post, Discovery.com and other publications on consumer interests, psychology and local color as well as launched two columns on humor. I have also written independent trade newsletters on the transportation, energy and corporate relocation industries.
My skills include the following:
- Translating technical information for consumer audiences
- Researching extensively on technical and consumer topics
- Interviewing experts on complex subjects
- Writing conference reports
- Developing ideas for marketing campaigns
- Generating ideas for newsletter stories
- Co-authoring books.
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