Writer + Vocalist

Hi there! I’m a freelance writer and vocalist based in Washington, D.C.

I specialize in local news stories and arts + culture features, with bylines at NPR, WAMU, The Washington Post, Grammy.com and Arlington Magazine. And as a Wammie Award-winning vocalist, I am available for hire at corporate events, weddings and other soirees.

Got a writing or singing request? You can reach me here.

Featured Articles

UDC Class Inspired Student to Revive Cherished Chinese-Language Bookstore in D.C.

Early this year, Yu Miao had two key assignments in his Writing for the Web class at the University of the District of Columbia: Create a social media account and use it to facilitate a professional goal.

At This Alexandria Community, the Challenges of Mobile Home Ownership Are Thrown Into Sharp Relief

When Amilcar Benitez bought a mobile home at Harmony Place in Alexandria, it needed a lot of work.

‘Winning The Worst Lottery In The World’: Echoes Of 9/11 At The Pentagon

For seven people who were at the Pentagon on September 11 — or lost a family member there — the day was one of unspeakable trauma. It changed their lives forever. It tested them to the core.