My Work

I’m constantly striving to align my passions with my work. Below you’ll find a snapshot of my writing, photography, producing, and other experience.

Day Hiking Los Angeles, 2nd Edition

Writer and Photographer

I am currently working on my debut book, Day Hiking Los Angeles, 2nd Edition, for Mountaineers Books.

Better Trail

Camping and Travel Editor

I write for Better Trail, a forward-thinking, sustainability-minded digital publication from the team behind Switchback Travel. I help manage the camping and travel beats, as well as contribute in several other categories, writing guides and educational pieces to help readers make confident and well-informed decisions about their gear.

Partnership for the National Trails System

Trail Apprentice

I was named a 2025 Trail Apprentice by the Partnership for the National Trails System. Through this program, I directed, filmed, and edited a documentary highlighting the National Trails System’s diversity and how the public can support the PNTS’s work.

Modern Hiker

Writer and Photographer

I regularly contribute to Modern Hiker, one of the premier hiking websites on the West Coast, with over a million page views per month. Modern Hiker has been featured in numerous places, including New York Magazine, Outside Magazine, NPR, and others.

The Dirtbag Diaries

Writer

I wrote and recorded the story, In My Heart All Along, for The Dirtbag Diaries, one of the premier outdoor podcasts that has amassed over 20 million downloads since 2007 and is a Top 5 Wilderness Podcast according to Goodpods.

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GoForth LLC

Founder and President

I founded GoForth LLC, a media and consulting company for those interested in the outdoors. GoForth demystifies barriers to inspire and encourage people to explore the outdoors to its fullest. We have worked with numerous clients, helping them explore places like Yosemite National Park, the Lost Coast in Northern California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and the Cascades. We also regularly create and publish outdoor-centered advice and stories.

ICAROS

Executive Producer

We are currently fundraising for ICAROS, a feature-film adaptation of “COMING HOME”. I oversee the fundraising and social media strategy, which includes both crowdfunding and sponsorships.

COMING HOME

Producer and Publicity Manager

I utilized Instagram to raise over $18k during a collective five-week period to fund the production of the award-winning short film “COMING HOME“. Additionally, I wrote copy and used Canva and Pro Tools to create content that constantly hit engagement rates of >9%. Once released, I produced a live screening of the film at the historic Texas Theatre, overseeing the talent and crew to ensure the event went smoothly. The screening drew an audience of over 200 fans and included a photo-op and autograph signing with several high-profile special guests.

University of Southern California

Social Media Manager

I managed nine Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts totaling 80k followers for USC’s admissions, orientation, and financial aid departments. I worked with content creators, editors, and graphic designers to share content with average engagement rates of 6.9% on Instagram and 2.7% on Twitter, well above industry standards. I also helped create monthly content calendars, provided regular updates on follower count, engagement rate, and reach, and wrote weekly newsletters unpacking trends in USC’s online presence.

Sonder Studio

Writer

I write copy for several clients with Sonder Studio, a marketing agency for wedding and adventure elopement photographers.