She has a BA and MFA in creative writing. She has published 3 books of poetry, numerous Chapbooks, has won prizes and residencies and was granted financing from the Seattle Arts Commission. She is the founder and Literary Editor of the print journals Scout (2000-2002)and BirdDog (2002-2009). Her books of poetry include Household Mechanics, Electrical Theories of Femininity and Giraffes of Devotion.