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Hi, Iโ€™m Allie.

Letโ€™s write stories that move people.

Iโ€™m a poet and communications specialist who believes that stories are the portal to meaningful connection. To date, Iโ€™ve helped over 40 writers and nonprofits explore and communicate their big ideas.

Environmental studies + creative writing = Me.

Since graduate school, Iโ€™ve taught creative writing as nearby as the San Francisco Bay Area and as far away as eastern Romania. Wherever I am, I always center warmth and curiosity in each lesson. My writing background includes a bachelorโ€™s degree in environmental studies, a masterโ€™s degree in creative writing, a Fulbright Fellowship, and a Pushcart Prize nomination.

Iโ€™m a writer who โ€œgets it.โ€

Writerโ€™s block, motivation, stress, too much feedbackโ€”I get it. Iโ€™ll walk alongside you as we find the perfect balance of rest, encouragement, and accountability.

If youโ€™re a nice human with a big bundle of ideas, letโ€™s chat!

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My Core Values

Three values anchor my practice.

I love connecting with people who are kind, generous, and community-oriented. These values guided my decision to join Patagoniaโ€™s 1 Percent for the Planet.

  1. Compassion: Listen like everyone has a story.

  2. Community: Seek and nurture spaces where stories spark connection.

  3. Reciprocity: Care for people and the planet.

Are you ready to feel confident about your story?

You have brilliant ideas. Now you need a guide.