Bio
Kathleen is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories where dreams take flight. Her creative vision is informed by a foundation built upon serving as a publishing executive and a deep commitment to mindfulness and sustainability.
A lifelong publishing professional, Kathleen’s career includes key executive and editorial roles such as Senior Editor for Dow Jones-Irwin, Publisher for Dearborn Trade, Vice President and Publisher for IDG Books, and Director of Book Publishing for the American Bar Association. She also served as a Director for H&R Block and as a Book Producer for AKA Books, beginning her publishing career as a college textbook sales representative.
A graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in English and Italian Literature, Kathleen also earned a Feature Film Writing Certificate with Distinction from UCLA Extension. She is a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor as well as a Certified Mindfulness Life Coach.
She is currently working on novels based on her screenplays, with themes that focus on individual journeys and discovery of authentic purposes.
A lifelong publishing professional, Kathleen’s career includes key executive and editorial roles such as Senior Editor for Dow Jones-Irwin, Publisher for Dearborn Trade, Vice President and Publisher for IDG Books, and Director of Book Publishing for the American Bar Association. She also served as a Director for H&R Block and as a Book Producer for AKA Books, beginning her publishing career as a college textbook sales representative.
A graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in English and Italian Literature, Kathleen also earned a Feature Film Writing Certificate with Distinction from UCLA Extension. She is a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor as well as a Certified Mindfulness Life Coach.
She is currently working on novels based on her screenplays, with themes that focus on individual journeys and discovery of authentic purposes.
Favorite Things
Awards
2025 - The Little Book of Quotes by Women, 2025 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite
2025 - Poetry For Beginners, American Legacy Book Awards Winner | 2025 - Shell Shocked, First Ten Pages Showcase Official Selection
2025 - The Star Thrower, First Ten Pages Showcase Official Selection | 2024 - The Magic Sea Turtle, Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner
2024 - Choo! Choo! Choo! The Train at the Zoo, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence |
2025 - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star, Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner | 2024 - "The Star Thrower," Ecovision Global Film Festival Award Winner | 2023 - "The Star Thrower," KinoDrome Winner Screenwriting for Feature-Length Films |
2025 - Be WHOO You Are, 2025 NYC Big Book Award Winner | 2024 - Pigs Have Wings, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence
| 2021 - "Born to Dance," ScreenCraft Animation Competition Quarterfinalist |