About
I’ve worked as a beat reporter, columnist, and editor.
I am a columnist for Forbes and a former contributor to the Christian Science Monitor. I’ve written for publications based in China, Russia, and Colombia, and I’ve been published in a multitude of North American newspapers, magazines, and websites such as MSN.
My work has been sourced in the Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and National Public Radio. My stories have also been referenced in several newspapers and magazines in the United States and abroad, as well as many academic journals and some books.
I have a B.A. and an M.B.A. degree from Tulane University and an M.A. from American University.
2012: Honored by Media Industry News as one of the Most Intriguing People in Media
2012: Awarded Gold for Original Web Commentary from American Society of Business Press Editors
2012: Named to Text100’s 25 Most Influential Energy Journalists
2011: Awarded by Media Industry News (MIN) for Best Online Column
2011: Named by Wall Street Economists as one of the Top Economics Journalists
2010: Honorable Mention for the Media Industry News’ Best Online Column
2008: American Society of Business Publication Editors finalist for “Outstanding Web Commentary.”
2007: Folio Awards. Best Magazine Feature
2006: Folio Awards, Editorial Excellence (EnergyBiz Magazine)
2002: Neal Award Finalist for Best Subject-Related Series (UB Mag)
2001: Folio Editorial Excellence Award (UB Mag)
2001: Primedia Magazines Foundation Award
1997: West Virginia Writers Annual Competition runner up for best magazine essay
1997: Best Essay West Virginia Quarterly