BA: Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz, 1988
- Courses in marine biology, development and science writing.
MA: Journalism
University of
Maryland, College Park, 1993
- Public Relations track, with emphasis in science and visual communication.
The New Communications Forum, Internal Communications Track
Ragan Communications, March 8-9, 2007
The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Course
American
Writers and Artists Institute (AWAI), Present
Introduction to HTML Forms
Virtual University, 2000
Web Page Design for Beginners
Virtual University, 2000
Writer's Digest Novel Writing Workshop
Writer's Digest School, 2000
Planning and Managing Projects
Integrated Project Systems, 1999
(Training in the use of MS Project)
Successful Internet Marketing
UC Berkeley Extension, 1999
How to Become a Successful Female Entrepreneur
UCLA Extension, 1997
Advanced Writing and Editing Workshop
Ragan Communications, 1996
Television Production Workshop
Santa Rosa Junior
College, 1994
Events Planning Workshop
Santa Rosa Junior
College, 1993
Train the Trainer Workshop
Cabrillo College, 1990
Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Award
Toastmasters International, 1990
Additional seminars, workshops and classes in: Magazine Writing, Memoir Writing, Niche Marketing, Criminal Psychology, Voice and Dance.