Washington, D.C-based writer/editor by way of Arkansas and Chicago. Currently I’m the healthcare reporter for GOVERNING magazine, covering the most important health issues impacting state and local governments.

My words can also be found at NYMag.com, NationalGeographic.com, The Atlantic, USAToday.com, Foreign Policy and various other corners of the internet.

Professionally I typically cover public health, women’s issues and foreign affairs. Though I also have a soft spot for travel, music and pop culture writing, which I indulge on my personal blog.

In my spare time I really love yoga, trying new restaurants, thrifting, and exploring bookstores. I've been a magazine hoarder since the age of 11.

Oh, and I make awesome party playlists.