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I'm a journalist and writer living in my hometown of Oakland, CA, after 25 or so years in my beloved New York City.

 

I have extensive experience managing local newsrooms across the country and am an expert in launching new outlets.   

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I'm a part-time features editor for KFF Health News, which publishes public health journalism for partners including the Washington Post, CNN, and LA Times, among other outlets.

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Before that, and having my daughter, I was executive editor at The San Francisco Standard.

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These days, I'm writing a lot about my journey as a "super-old new mom" for outlets including Parents Magazine and Slate.

Photo Credit: Kristen Murakoshi for Slate
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