Since completing her MA in TESOL at Eastern Washington University in 2008, followed by a PhD in Applied Linguistics at Arizona State University in 2014, she has taught not only English and composition to international students in intensive English and undergraduate programs, but also pre-service and practicing teachers in graduate ESL education courses. Her research interests include what constitutes “good writing” in U.S. universities, with a focus on the preparation of international students. She was a member of the TESOL Awards Professional Council from 2014-2017, and has presented several times at COTESOL conferences. As a new member-at-large, she is looking forward to being much more involved in COTESOL.