Biography

Author, Speaker, Educator, Project Manager, and Veteran who brings sustainability into everything she does.

Her passion for living a sustainable life and paving the way for youth & young professionals has shaped her writing in non-fiction books for children and grown-ups.

Speaking Experience

St. Rita's Catholic School; Laredo High School; Project Management Institute, National Association of Women In Construction, US Engineering Contractors, ASHRAE San Diego, ASHRAE Utah, Berthoud Local, Management Under Construction Podcast (weekly), guest on various other podcasts.

Expertise

The art and science of non-fiction writing

Everyday sustainability - guilt free responsible living

Get your family on board with sustainable living

Aspiring children's authors - what you need to know

Your green life: Breaking up with plastics

Publishing History

Self-Paced Sustainability: Reducing Impact on Your Terms (2025)

Mara Meets Sandra's Sweet Rolls (2024)

Awards

Story Monster 2024 award for

non-fiction picture book

Story Monster award (2024) for illustration

(Mara Meets Sandra's Sweet Rolls)