Write, edit, analyze, distill, present — making information accessible to your readership.

A background in law and human rights supports my writing and editing skills, which I have used in both government and non-profit settings and on a freelance basis. My forte is distilling and presenting information clearly and appropriately for its intended audience.

My work history in bullet-point form:

 Originally from the U.S., I have a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Binghamton and a law degree from the University of Buffalo.

 In Canada since 1985, I worked as the first Legal Analyst for the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund and then as a Policy Analyst for both the Ontario Workers’ Compensation Board and the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

 Following cuts to the Ontario public service, I then spent six years as a freelance writer and editor, working on a wide variety of projects for publishing houses and non-profit organizations, before taking on the position of Equality Rights Director for the Court Challenges Program of Canada.

 When the Program lost its funding, I pivoted to an Investigator role for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission.

 Since returning to Ontario in 2010, I have pursued a freelance career —working both as an investigator for workplace discrimination and harassment complaints and as an editor, mostly of non-fiction books.

I pride myself on excellent interpersonal communication and using my love of language and attention to detail to ensure clear, readable materials for any readership.

Work Terms

My work hours are flexible. I prefer a flat rate per project.