Portfolio

Here are some highlights of my work:

Books/Reports

• Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer
• Article “Linking Noise and Vibration to Sick Building Syndrome in Office Buildings” was featured as a chapter in Noise Pollution: Impact and Mitigation, edited by Michael Vimal Pillai (2009).
• Co-authored Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy: A Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable (The National Academies)
• Coal: Research and Development to Support National Energy Policy (Wrote Appendix C; researched/produced data used in Chapter 7) (The National Academies)
• Wrote Chapter 1 of Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines (The National Academies)
• Essay “How My Love For Science Shook Me Out of My Comfort Zone” featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman: 101 Stories about Being Confident, Courageous and Your True Self.

Articles

Sustainability

• The 5 Best Mounted Solar Lights, According to Our Testing (Better Homes & Gardens)
• The Home Investment That Puts Money Back in Your Pocket Year After Year (BobVila.com)
• You’ve Probably Never Seen Lumber Like This Before (BobVila.com)
• Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of (BobVila.com)
• 10 Facts About Sustainability (MSN.com)
• Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits? (BobVila.com)
• 3 Reasons to Shop Secondhand Marketplaces This Holiday Season and Beyond (BobVila.com)
• 3D-Printed Recycled-Glass Bricks Could Be the Next Big Thing for Home Construction (BobVila.com)
• Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How (BobVila.com)
• Dam Removal 101: Why Earth Law Supports Free-Flowing Rivers (Earth Law Center)
• Incandescent Light Bulb Ban—All of Your Questions Answered (BobVila.com)
• What Is the Most Sustainable Type of Groundcover? (Family Handyman)
• Homeowner’s Guide on How To Recycle (Family Handyman)
• Rescuing Product Returns Before They Reach the Landfill (Earth911)
• How to Dispose of Carpet Properly (BobVila.com)
• Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials (BobVila.com)
• 10 Innovative Materials Poised to Make Home Building More Sustainable (BobVila.com)
• What are Demand Response Programs and How Do They Work? (Sense blog)
• 12 Ways to Make an Old Home More Energy Efficient (BobVila.com)
• 9 Home Upgrades the Climate Bill Can Help You Pay For (BobVila.com)
• Embodied Carbon: What Is It and Why Is It Important? (Earth911)
• Passive House Design: What All Energy-Conscious Homeowners Should Know (BobVila.com)
• Towards a More Eco-Friendly Home: Remodeling with Recycled Materials (Washington Parent)

Green Living

• Eco-Friendly Fitness Gear for the Whole Family and Where to Find It in the DC Area (Washington Parent)
• How Athletic Wear Impacts the Planet and Your Health (Earth911)
• Athletic Clothing Textile Swaps for a Healthier Workout (Earth911)
• Understanding Regenerative Agriculture Labels To Make Better Food Choices (Earth911)
• Where To Buy Regeneratively Grown Foods (Earth911)
• The Best Filters for Your Drinking and Household Water Supply (BobVila.com)
• Good, Better, Best: Cutting Carbon From Your Workout (Earth911)
• 12 Easy Ways to Store Food Without Using Plastic (Washington Parent)
• The Short List: Sustainable Fashion (Austin Woman)
• How to Choose the Best Diapers for Your Baby and the Environment (Cat & Dogma blog)
• The Great Sustainable Clothing Debate: Organic Cotton vs Bamboo (Cat & Dogma blog)
• It’s Easy to Go Plastic-Free (Sonoma Life Magazine)
• How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Class Party (Washington Parent)
• How To Recycle All The Plastic This Halloween (Houston Family Magazine)

Green Tech/Smart Tech

• This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity (BobVila.com)
• How to Use Smart Tech to Help Your Garden Thrive (Dwell)
• Do You Really Need a Smart Faucet? 3 Opportunities to Embrace High-Tech in the Kitchen (BobVila.com)
• How To Save Energy in Your Home With Smart Plugs (Earth911)
• Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech (Yahoo!)
• The Pros and Cons of Smart Window Coverings (BobVila.com)
• Smart Furniture Has Many Benefits—But It’s Not for Everyone (BobVila.com)

Pollution

• How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025 (BobVila.com)
• The One Drawback of Lithium-Ion Batteries Just Became Nonexistent, Thanks to This New Technology (BobVila.com)
• These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home) (BobVila.com)
• What Are Forever Chemicals? (Family Handyman)
• What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous? (Family Handyman)
• Balancing Noise Pollution with Nature (Today’s Family)
• This Is Where to Place Air Purifiers in Your Home for Maximum Benefit (BobVila.com)
• 5 Facts About Animal Agriculture and Air Pollution That You Just Can’t Argue With (One Green Planet)
• This Pesticide Can Cause Cancer and Harms Insects – Why Is It Being Used and How Can We Stop It? (One Green Planet)
• Linking Noise and Vibration to Sick Building Syndrome in Office Buildings (EM Magazine of the Air & Waste Management Association)

Climate/Weather/Storm Preparation

• Should You Water the Lawn Today or Is it Going to Rain? This Low-Tech Tool Can Tell You (BobVila.com)
• There’s a Shortage of Ice Melt Right Now—What You Can Do to Keep Your Outdoor Surfaces Safe (BobVila.com)
• Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead (BobVila.com)
• Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage (BobVila.com)
• Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home (Yahoo!)
• 7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State (BobVila.com)
• New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving (BobVila.com)
• Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year (BobVila.com)
• Why You Might Want to Replace Your Surge Protectors Before the Next Storm (BobVila.com)
• How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
• How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
• Friends Matter in This Age of Climate Change (Next Avenue)
• Friends Matter in This Age of Climate Change (Green Reporter)
• The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last (BobVila.com)
• What to Expect From a La Niña Winter Where You Live (BobVila.com)
• New Survey Reveals How Extreme Weather Could Impact Real Estate Choices (BobVila.com)
• 10 Heat-Resilient Materials That Prove Home Building Is Adapting to Climate Change (BobVila.com)
• How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the Environment (Dwell)
• NOAA Predicts Widespread Extreme Heat This Summer: 10 Ways to Adapt Your Home and Garden Now (BobVila.com)
• This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm (BobVila.com)
• How To Prepare an Emergency Evacuation Plan (Family Handyman)
• Hurricane Preparedness in the Age of Climate Change (Environmental Defense Fund’s Moms Clean Air Force)
• How to Turn Winter Snow Into Summer Water Reserves (BobVila.com)
• Why You Should Care About Extreme Drought in the Southwest, Even if You Don’t Live There (BobVila.com)
• Throngs of Home Buyers Have Relocated to Drought-Stricken Regions—What That Means for the Water Crisis (BobVila.com)
• Water Restrictions Are Expanding—What That Means for Your Home and Garden (BobVila.com)
• 8 Things to Know Before Buying a House in a Wildfire-Prone Region (BobVila.com)

Gardening

• Experts Say You’ll Want to Grow This Humble Plant in Your Backyard This Summer (BobVila.com)
• These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (BobVila.com)
• 5 Cheap Seed-Spacing Tricks Every Home Gardener Should Know (BobVila.com)
• Types of Gardens That Complement Common House Styles (BobVila.com)
• 7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained (BobVila.com)
• When and How to Fertilize Your Houseplants, No Matter the Type (BobVila.com)
• Sensory Garden Ideas to Stimulate Your Senses and Delight Your Soul (AARP)
• Move Around More Easily in the Garden (Next Avenue)
• A Beginners Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables (Vibrant Life)
• How Music Can Enhance Your Garden (BobVila.com)
• This Low-Maintenance Garden Trend Can Also Improve Your Home Value (BobVila.com)
• How to Showcase the 2025 Garden Color of the Year in Your Yard (BobVila.com)
• New Study Explains Critical Factors for Pollinator Gardens (BobVila.com)
• What Is Permaculture and How Can I Use It in My Home Garden? (BobVila.com)
• Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof? (BobVila.com)
• Fall Companion Planting: 7 Keys to Success, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
• Cucumber Recall Raises the Question: Can Homegrown Produce Make You Sick? (BobVila.com)
• The Secret Behind the ‘Hydrangea Hysteria’ That’s Gripping the Northeast (Yahoo!)
• Seed Company Ditches Profits So You Can Supply Your Garden With Plants for Free (BobVila.com)
• Sci-Fi in the Garden: How to Transform Your Garden to Reflect the “Hortifuturism” Trend (BobVila.com)
• The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers (MSN.com)
• Heat- & Drought-Tolerant Veggies for Your Climate-Resilient Garden (Earth911)
• The 10 Best Planters for Small Balconies of 2023 (BobVila.com)
• The 12 Biggest Houseplant Trends for 2023 (BobVila.com)
• What Is Banana Water and Is it Actually Good for Plants? (BobVila.com)
• 15 Perennial Herbs to Grow for Years of Fresh Flavor, Pest Control, and Cleaning Supplies (BobVila.com)
• 5 Reasons Why Gardening Can Help Children Feel Happier and Calmer (Kiddos Magazine)
• Why Gardening Can Be a Calming Activity (Chicago Suburban Family Magazine)

Lawn and Landscaping

• The 9 Best Leaf Blowers, According to Our Testing (Better Homes and Gardens)
• 7 Plants That Look Great Around the Foundation—and 3 Never to Grow There (BobVila.com)
• 7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape (BobVila.com)
• 7 of the Longest Living Plants for Your Home Landscape (BobVila.com)
• Here’s Why You Should Consider Xeriscape Landscaping—and How to Do It—No Matter Where You Live (BobVila.com)
• Should You Leave the Leaves on Your Lawn This Fall? (BobVila.com)
• How to Make Fall Yard Cleanup a Family Affair (Washington Parent)
• How Much Does It Cost to Reseed a Lawn? (Yahoo!)
• Choosing a Landscape Designer for Your Family’s Needs (Washington Parent)
• Choosing a Landscape Designer (Oregon Family Magazine)
• Do You Need a Landscape Warranty? (BobVila.com)
• What Is Hardscape, Anyway? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Landscape Curbing Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Can You Mulch Leaves Without a Lawn Mower? (Family Handyman)
• How to Grow a Landscaping Business: 13 Steps to Cultivate a Successful Landscaping Company (BobVila.com)
• What Licenses Are Needed to Start a Landscaping Business? A State-by-State Breakdown (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System? (BobVila.com)
• How to Get a Landscaping License: Requirements by State (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Sod Cost to Install? (BobVila.com)
• Does Liquid Lawn Aerator Actually Work? (Yahoo!)
• How Much Does Fall Cleanup Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does It Cost to Level a Yard? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Land Excavation Cost? (BobVila.com)
• What Is the Cost of Landscaping Rocks and River Stones? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pond? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Shrub and Bush Removal Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Sprinkler Repair Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Hydroseeding Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Landscape Design Cost? (BobVila.com)

Outdoor Living

• 10 Ways to Create a Wellness Yard (Family Handyman)
• The Best Outdoor Sheds for Your Home, Based on Material (Better Homes & Gardens)
• Permeable Hardscaping and 6 Other Outdoor Living Trends to Know Before Summer (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does a Gazebo Cost? (BobVila.com)
• Can Foraging in Your Yard Kill You? (BobVila.com)
• 10 Outdoor Living Trends Expected to Be Big in 2023 (BobVila.com)
• Kid-Friendly Backyards To Inspire Nature Play (Austin Family)

Trees

• What Is Tree Equity and How Can You Help Improve It In Your Community? (BobVila.com)
• Why All Homeowners Should Know How to Identify Black Walnut Trees (MSN)
• Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does Tree Transplanting Cost? (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does a Treehouse Cost to Build? (BobVila.com)
• Tired of Killing Trees Every Christmas? Try a Living Christmas Tree (BobVila.com)
• Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations (BobVila.com)
• How Long Do Christmas Trees Last? (Family Handyman)
• How Much Are Real Christmas Trees? (Family Handyman)
• When To Take Down a Christmas Tree (Family Handyman)
• How To Care for a Living Christmas Tree (Family Handyman)

Cleaning/Organization

• Can You Wash Bath and Kitchen Towels Together? (BobVila.com)
• This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore (BobVila.com)
• What’s Making Holes in My Clothes? (BobVila.com)
• Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet (BobVila.com)
• Spring Cleaning in the Fall? Experts Say You Should Get on Board (BobVila.com)
• New Study Explores Americans’ Relationship to Clutter (BobVila.com)
• 9 Ways to Organize a Combo Pantry and Laundry Room (BobVila.com)
• Solved! How Long Does it Take for Carpet to Dry After Cleaning? (BobVila.com)
• Take Steps Toward Plastic-Free Household Cleaning (Earth911)
• 6 Astonishing Uses for Wax Paper Around the House (BobVila.com)

Home Design

• 6 Minimalist Bedroom Ideas for Creating—and Maintaining—a Serene Space (Yahoo!)
• We’re Over White-Washed Woods: See the Colors of the Year from 4 Major Stain Companies (BobVila.com)
• 5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home (BobVila.com)
• Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets (BobVila.com)
• You Won’t Believe These 5 Houseplants Are Fake (and Better for Decorating Than Their Live Equivalents) (BobVila.com)
• 7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers (BobVila.com)
• Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate (BobVila.com)
• Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025 (BobVila.com)
• Kitchen and Bath Pros Say the Latest Design Trend Goes Back in Time (BobVila.com)
• Would You Spend Thousands of Dollars on the Perfect Toilet? (BobVila.com)
• This Once-Popular Home Feature Is Falling Out of Favor (BobVila.com)
• The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb (BobVila.com)
• Maximalism Interior Design Could Be the Ticket to Joy and Agency in Unstable Times (Success)
• The Most Convenient Location for a Laundry Room, According to Experts (BobVila.com)
• 9 Insect-Inspired Interior Décor Ideas (Yahoo!)
• The Red Flags of Low-Quality Furniture (and What to Look for Instead) (BobVila.com)
• Energize Your Home With Garden Media’s Color of the Year: Cyber Lime (Family Handyman)
• Gas vs. Electric Fireplace: What’s the Difference? (BobVila.com)
• Electric Furnace vs. Gas: Which Heating System Is Right for Your Home? (BobVila.com)
• 10 Ways to Get Around Buying a Box Spring for Your Mattress (BobVila.com)
• Solved! What Is a Den? (BobVila.com)
• Solved! What Is a Loft in a House? (BobVila.com)
• Soft White vs. Daylight Bulbs: What’s the Difference? (BobVila.com)

Home Improvement/Renovation

• 3 Home Checkups You Won’t Want to Skip This Season (BobVila.com)
• We Asked Plumbers the 3 Biggest DIY Repair Mistakes to Avoid (BobVila.com)
• 4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag (BobVila.com)
• The One Tool Every Homeowner Needs During a Big Reno (BobVila.com)
• We Asked 5 Renovation Addicts How They Would Spend a $100 Home Depot Gift Card and This Is What They Said (BobVila.com)
• Experts Predict These 5 Home Improvements Will Have the Highest ROI in 2025 (BobVila.com)
• Dream Home Remodel: Where to Start and What Can Wait (BobVila.com)
• We’re On the Cusp of Something Big for Home Renovations, Say Experts (BobVila.com)
• Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work (BobVila.com)
• 10 Steps to Turn Twin Closets into One Dream Closet (BobVila.com)
• Does Paint Expire? (Family Handyman)
• How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long (BobVila.com)
• Ready to Sell Your House? Learn How to Take Pro-Quality Real Estate Photos Yourself (BobVila.com)

Home Appliances

• 4 Things That Have Changed About Dishwashers Since the Last Time You Purchased One  (BobVila.com)
• Why Does My Washing Machine Smell So Bad? (Family Handyman)
• This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself) (BobVila.com)
• What Size Mini-Split Do I Need? (BobVila.com)
• Gas Stove or Not, This Is the Proper Way to Use Your Range Hood (Yahoo!)
• Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hood: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen? (Yahoo!)
• The Best Kitchen Sinks for Your Home, Based on Sink Style (Better Homes & Gardens)

Home Safety

• Is the Land Under Your House Sinking? Experts Say It’s Happening Rapidly in Parts of the U.S. (BobVila.com)
• Plan B: 10 Home Safety Devices That Don’t Run on Electricity Alone (Yahoo!)
• You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely (Yahoo!)
• How Electrical Fires Start and How to Prevent Them (BobVila.com)
• What Does a Gas Leak Smell Like? (Family Handyman)
• Can a Water Heater Explode? Yes—and Learn the 6 Biggest Warning Signs (BobVila.com)
• Should You Water Your Foundation? (Yahoo!)
• Spooky House Noises To Watch Out For (Family Handyman)

Nature Connection

• Try Flower Arranging to Brighten Your Day and Keep Your Brain Active (AARP) Free login required.
• How Friluftsliv Can Help You Live an Open-Air Life to Boost Well-Being (Success)
• Oshibana: What to Do with Pressed Flowers (Mother Earth News)
• How to Replace Screen Time With Green Time (Parent Map)
• 7 Ways to Help Connect Kids With Nature on Family Road Trips (Mother)
• How Community Service Projects Help Teens Connect to Nature and De-stress (Your Teen for Parents)
• Baby, It’s Bold Outside! 5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Thrive Outdoors (Washington Parent)
• Fun Fall Activities to Connect With Nature (Washington Parent)
• Take a National Park Road Trip (Arizona Parenting)
• Help Kids Connect to Nature (San Diego Family Magazine)
• How Nature Can Help Kids Get Their Zzzs (Sonoma Family Life Magazine)
• Nature + Volunteering = Opportunity (Arizona Parenting)
• How to Build a Nature Habit (Western New York Family Magazine)
• The Power of AWE (Houston Family Magazine)

Nature and Mental Health

• Ecohappiness Project Blog Posts
• How the Colors of Nature Impact Your Wellbeing (Vibrant Life)
• Solved! Do Fake Plants Really Provide the Same Health Benefits as Living Plants? (BobVila.com)
• Relax And Have Fun Volunteering Outdoors With Your Grandkids (Grand Magazine)
• How to Use Nature Photography to Improve Your Health (Vibrant Life)
• How Nature Helps Beat the Winter Blues (San Diego Family)
• Scentsational! 7 Natural Scents To Help Boost Our Mood (Virginia Family)
• How Nature Art Can Be A Stress Buster For Kids (Champion Your Parenting)
• The Great Outdoors: Immersing our Kids in Nature Offers a Bounty of Benefits (South Florida Family Life)
• Fun Ways Nature Helps Reduce Stress (North State Parent Magazine)
• The Calming Effect of Water (Houston Family Magazine)
• How To Enjoy the Benefits Of Nature Inside When You Can’t Get Outside: How to Ditch a Gloomy Mood (It’s Your Magazine)
• Finding Ecohappiness (Arizona Parenting)
• How to Build a Backyard Meditation Labyrinth for a Reprieve from Daily Stress (Success)
• Why Labyrinth Walking Is A Powerful Meditative Practice + How To Do It (mindbodygreen.com)
• 3 Fun and Quirky Ways Nature Can Help Reduce Stress (Parent Map)
• Calming Mindfulness Activities for Kids Using the Colors of Nature (Montessori Nature)
• Outdoor Mindfulness Art Activities to Calm Kids (Green Child Magazine)
• 3 Ways Your Kids Can Find Mindfulness Through Nature (Parent Co.)
• Why Your Kids Will Love Animal Yoga Poses (Houston Family Magazine)

Animals: Wildlife and Pets

• 5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away (BobVila.com)
• Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households (BobVila.com)
• Is Your Yard a Threat to Migrating Birds? (BobVila.com)
• The Number One Thing You Can Do to Help Protect Native Bees Where You Live, According to New Research (BobVila.com)
• Fireflies Are Disappearing—and We’re to Blame (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does a Chicken Coop Cost to Build? (Yahoo!)
• Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Which Tiny Winged Pest Is Invading Your Home? (BobVila.com)
• Solitary Bees: Nature’s Unsung Heroes (Family Handyman)
• Rat vs. Mouse: How to Tell Which Rodent Pest You’re Dealing With (BobVila.com)
• 9 Types of Ticks to Watch Out for This Year—and Which Ones Can Cause You the Most Harm (BobVila.com)
• How Much Does a Koi Pond Cost? (BobVila.com)
• 10 Types of Ants Every Homeowner Should Know (BobVila.com)
• 12 Ways to Predict the Weather by Watching Nature in Your Backyard (BobVila.com)
• The Best Place to Hang Bird Feeders for Safety and Optimal Viewing (Yahoo!)
• 12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know (BobVila.com)
• How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Backyard: 12 Tips That Work (BobVila.com)
• How to Remove a Tick Safely (BobVila.com)
• Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Yard by Avoiding These 10 Common Mistakes (BobVila.com)
• Emotional Benefits of Pet Dogs for Kids (Oregon Family Magazine)
• IRL Manatee Deaths Drastically Rise Due to Seagrass Loss (The Pelican Sierra Club Florida)
• How Your Family Can Help Save the Bees (Growing Up Chico)
• New Jersey Artificial Reef Program: Old and Obsolete Leads to New Life (Sea Isle Times)
• Strandings on the Seven Mile Beach Not Usual (Seven Mile Times)

Education and Camp

• 9 Ways to Help Your Grandkid Select a College (AARP)
• Finding Ecohappiness in the Classroom (Green Teacher)
• AI-Powered Tutors–Are They Right for Your Kids? (Bay Area Parent)
• Microschool FAQs: What Are They and Why More Parents are Choosing Them (Washington Parent)
• Microschools: Why are they trending? (Houston Family Magazine)
• Nature Activities to Enjoy at Your Local Library (Houston Family Magazine)
• Girls Who Click: Inspiring Young Female Nature Photographers (Children & Nature Network)
• Camp Is More Important Than Ever–For All Of Us (MetroKids Magazine)
• 5 Benefits of Hands-On Learning in a Tech-Crazed World (It’s Your Magazine)
• 5 Ways Nature Can Help Your Kids Disconnect from Technology (Learning Here and There)
• At Home in the World: Explore the Unique Benefits of Sleep Away Camp (Washington Parent Magazine)
• How Children Find Their Purpose at Camp (City Parent)

Health and Wellness

• Experts Say the 2025 Spring Allergy Season Will Be the Longest in Years (BobVila.com)
• Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House? (BobVila.com)
• Chronicles of Change: Storytelling Events Help Women Navigate Menopause (Next Avenue)
• Have to Pee All the Time? Here’s How to Handle a Road Trip (AARP)
• Green Exercise: Discover the Powerful Combination of Nature and Activity (Vibrant Life)
• The Laughter Cure: How Laughter Changes Your Mind, Body, and Spirit (Vibrant Life)
• Want less stress? Declutter your life (Gulf Coast Woman)
• 3 Nutrition Hacks to Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed (Washington Parent)
• Be a fitness role model for your kids (Houston Family Magazine)
• How To Build An Uplifting Gratitude Habit In Your Home (Tulsa Kids)
• No Joke: Laughter is Best for Raising Kids (Cincinnati Family)
• 5 Community Service Ideas to Help Stay Fit (Taffeta)

Lifestyle

• Why You May Need a Friendship Coach—Especially After the Election (Success)
• Love Thrifting and Tag Sales? Buy These 8 Items to Resell (BobVila.com)
• How to Build Thriving Friendships When You Crave Tons of Alone Time (Success)
• Top 10 Experiential Valentine’s Date Ideas to Surprise Your Partner (Success)
• Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club (Success)
• Planning to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey? Use This Checklist Before You Go (Success)
• Travel Alone at Any Age: Why Solo Traveling for Women 50+ Is Trending and How to Get on Board (Success)

Work/Business

• Go Go Gadget: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home Office—and Shrink Your Energy Bill with These 5 Smart Tech Upgrades (Success)
• 10 Ways to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint (Success)
• 6 Green Employee Benefits Companies Can Offer to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint (Success)
• Climate Protection Could Soon Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package (Success)
• Keeping Your Work and Personal Life Separate: A Guide To Work-Life Balance (Success)
• Mindfulness at Work: How to Audit Your Workspace and Maximize Well-Being (Success)
• Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line (Success)
• Has Employee Training Gotten Dull? Use Gamification to Enhance It (Success)
• 7 Green Office Ideas Businesses Can Explore (TechTarget)
• How to Increase Employee Engagement on Sustainability (TechTarget)
• How Nature Can Enhance Your Workday (DC EcoWomen blog)

Profiles

• Rescuing Packages for Good (Success)
• Creating a Sustainable Future One Building at a Time (Austin Woman)
• A Greener Tomorrow: A Landscaping Star in the Heart of Hollywood (synkd Landscaping Magazine)
• Making a Splash: Kurt Bland Discusses Acquiring Foster Lake & Pond Management (synkd Landscaping Magazine)
• Staffing Up (synkd Landscaping Magazine)

The following profile articles of non-profit organizations appeared in the Impact 100 Palm Beach County newsletter. They were also published in several local community magazines as ghostwritten pieces. I conducted the interviews and wrote the articles.

• Impact 100 Magazine — Women Uniting To Transform Our Community: A curated collection of stories that reveal the of our mission
• Bound for College
• Boys and Girls Club
• Community Greening
• Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida 
• Palm Beach Dramaworks
• Place of Hope
• Tri County Animal Rescue
• YMCA Watersmart