Selected Stories
Some of my favorite pieces I’ve written over the years.
From Volunteers to Stewards: The People Who Fell in Love with Central Park
Central Park Conservancy
A celebration of the Conservancy volunteers who turned their passion for Central Park into a career.
The Davis Center: Built With, By, and For the Harlem Community
Central Park Conservancy
A piece on how Central Park’s neighbors in Harlem helped shape this new community space.
Meet the Central Park Conservancy Rangers
Central Park Conservancy
A profile on a few Central Park Rangers to announce the new team at the Conservancy.
Meet the Conservancy People Behind the Davis Center
Central Park Conservancy
Q&As with some of the Central Park Conservancy staff members who helped bring the Davis Center to life.
Partnerships at the Davis Center that Put Harlem First
Amsterdam News
A JPMorganChase-sponsored piece showcasing the community partnerships behind the new Davis Center in Central Park.
The Labor of Freedom: Work and Life in Seneca Village
Central Park Conservancy
To explore the 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor”—highlighting how work intersects with the Black experience—we look back to Seneca Village, where free Black residents in the 19th century built autonomous lives despite racial oppression.
From Parks to Banks: Community Destinations Uplift Harlem’s Residents
Amsterdam News
A JPMorganChase-sponsored article that celebrates the community spaces helping neighborhoods thrive.
How Contemporary Art and Literature Are Reviving Seneca Village
Central Park Conservancy
A look at recent books and artwork inspired by Seneca Village—and why the community’s story resonates with artists today.
The Top 10 Must-Visit Locations in New York’s Central Park
Central Park Conservancy
An SEO piece that quickly became one of the top-5 most popular articles on the Conservancy’s website.
Finding Hope and Harmony at Home
Boston Symphony Orchestra
A feature article on the music that uplifted the Boston community in the darkest days of the pandemic.
The Boston Symphony Children’s Choir Makes Its Boston Debut
Boston Symphony Orchestra
An inside look for donors at the creation of the BSO’s first children’s choir.
Not From Wisconsin at Casita Del Polaris
Ithaca Times
A spotlight on Ithaca, N.Y.-based indie rock band Not From Wisconsin before an upcoming show.
Cornell: The Rise of the Land Grant University
Ithaca Times
A historical piece written as part of a series to celebrate Tompkins County’s bicentennial in 2017.