Experience

Memberships
SCBWI, The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (since 2009)
SCBWI San Francisco/South volunteer committee (current)

Conferences Attended
2011 - SCBWI San Francisco North and East Bay Fall Conference (Coming Oct 22)
2011 - SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles
2011 - SCBWI Golden Gate Conference at Asilomar
2011 - SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City
2010 - SCBWI San Francisco North and East Bay Fall Conference
2010 - SCBWI San Francisco South Illustrator's Day
2009 - SCBWI Rocky Mountain Chapter Fall Conference


Kid-Friendly Music
The Hobo Nickels
Singer, Songwriter, Accordionist,
Founding Member
Upbeat Americana music for all ages (2008-2010)
Original songs featured on popular blogs, "Kid's Music that Rocks" and "Cool Mom Picks"
Learn more about The Hobo Nickels and find free MP3 downloads at www.ilike.com/artist/The+Hobo+Nickels
Kid-Friendly Musical Theatre
The Cosmic Calamities of Henry Noodle

Music, Lyrics & Book by Tim McCanna
Received critical acclaim at the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival

Education
MFA, Dramatic Writing for Musical Theatre
NYU Tisch School of the Arts (1999)
BS, Radio-TV-Film
TCU (1994)



Other
Over 10 years experience as a graphic designer in marketing and advertising