Community

I believe the world gets better when people show up for each other. Not performatively. Not for the photo op. Just... consistently. Here's where I've been showing up.

League of Utah Writers Chapter, Sanpete County Wordsmiths — President, Ongoing
Established the first League of Utah Writers chapter in Sanpete County called Sanpete County Wordsmiths. Still building the founding membership. If you're a writer in Sanpete and you want in, reach out at sanpetecountywordsmiths@gmail.com!

Rotary Club of Sanpete — Member, Ongoing
Of the things we think, say, or do, Rotarians ask:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Sanpete Cares Coalition — Chairperson, Ongoing
Service and volunteer work; participating in community events; attending and chairing monthly Sanpete Cares Coalition meetings.

Henderson Writers Group — Newsletter & Anthology Editor, Ongoing
Manage, write, design, and send the monthly newsletter for HWG. Edit and proofread the 2026 Anthology.

Writers of Utah — Founder, Ongoing
I've organized a Writers of Utah booth that originated at the Scandinavian Heritage Festival, creating space for Utah authors to connect with readers and each other. It grew into a Discord community where writers support one another and share opportunities. Email me if you'd like to join.

League of Utah Writers — Quill and Pre-Quill Conference Committee Assistant, Ongoing
Assist the conference committees in preparing, managing, and executing the annual Quill and Pre-Quill conferences in Utah.