I’m the founding editor of dsmArts, a quarterly publication covering the arts and culture in the greater Des Moines area. This journey began in early 2007 when I decided that there wasn’t enough coverage of the local arts scene, a growing, thriving community. So I approached a publishing company about creating a magazine together, and the first issue was published in February 2008. I’m responsible for all editorial aspects, including generating ideas, assigning stories and editing copy. For a copy of dsmArts, please contact me. I’ve been a regular project and contributing editor for several Midwest Living publications, including Best of the Midwest (2001-2007) and Go! Travel Ideas (2006-2007), a travel supplement that was distributed with American Profile. Before freelancing, I was a features editor at the statewide Des Moines Register, where I directed reporters and edited the travel and lifestyle sections. In Kansas City, I edited for the business and features departments at the Kansas City Star, and I was founding editor of New Age Living, a nationally distributed magazine. For more on my editing experience, click here (116 KB PDF).