A Ph.D. in paleontology who writes songs about science, the community of scientists, what really goes on behind thesis writing, and dinosaurs. Puts up with Gary Anderson. With Beth Stevens, writes and sings songs with fantasy themes and strong female characters. New verses get pubbed in APA-filk about once a year. A San Francisco Bay Area singer.
Plays guitar well and has a furry baritone.
Juanita is considered the Foremother of Filk, THE original filker. Has written several books and short stories with her husband Buck. Sets Martha Keller poetry to music. Reminiscent of Ethel Merman. Writes, plays and sings.