Get to know me.
Storytelling is time travel, teleportation and immortality.
I’m Christen—a creative project manager, editorial strategist and writer. I help thoughtful ideas find form and create impact. Let’s just say I know how to shape a sentence and ship a deliverable. With 15+ years in content, and a degree in Journalism, I bring sharp instincts, thoughtful storytelling, and systems that work. I’ve worked on projects across health, wellness, tech, and lifestyle—supporting concepts from blank page to published, always with care and clarity.
I grew up in California, spent years on the West Coast and in Hawaii, and now call Colorado home. I spend as much time outside as I can: gardening, hiking, and making meals worth gathering around (ask me for one of my weekly meal plans!). Want to know more? Scroll down for a little timeline of my life’s adventures…
Early 80s – Born under a starry Libra sky.
Childhood – Developed a deep empathy for plants and a love of unicorns, restaurant menus, meatballs, poetry, and friendship.
Y2K – Moved to Hawaii; fell in love with the smell of the air.
2000s – Graduated from the University of Hawaii with a B.A. in Journalism and a soft focus on photography. Reporter for Ka Leo O Hawaii; Senate Intern for State Senator Chun-Oakland.
2003-2010 – Wedding & lifestyle photographer while freelance writing for Honolulu Weekly, FreeSurf Magazine, Flux Magazine, and others.
2007-2009 – Content manager & writer for an early digital publication as independent journalism moved online.
2007-2011 – Actor, writer, and producer for underground all-female filmmaking group Throw Down The Keys Films; 2x short film competition winner at Showdown in Chinatown.
2011 – Took a much-needed break from screens; helped open The Beet Box Cafe on the North Shore of Oahu, developing menu items and culture. Used cooking and food as a waking meditation while connecting with the community.
2012 – Got lost at sea (briefly). Road-tripped to NYC for creative work. Co-wrote This Modern Romance with childhood bestie Stephanie Williams. Worked as Assistant Art Production Supervisor on commercial productions for Macy’s, Nike, VH1, Sensodyne, Samsung.
2013-2014 – Moved to San Francisco; first month living on a boat. Freelanced as a writer, private chef, and photographer. Partnered with The Digital Picture Company and Wells Fargo to photograph over 30 national events annually.
2014-2016 – Content Strategist & Editorial Manager at Walmart eCommerce—learned the inner workings of a massive organization. Continued freelance photography.
2017-2018 – Marketing, Content & Social Lead for Kodakit, a photography startup within Eastman Kodak Company. Took a two-week all-women rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, captured on 35mm.
2018 – Launched Blue Uprising PAC, an ocean-minded political action committee; helped flip four Congressional districts. Produced a 16-bit digital video game & pop-up experience for Mamba during Comic-Con.
2019 – Moved to Los Angeles, helping transform an old apartment building in Little Armenia into a creative community. Freelance creative and content strategy, writing, and photography.
2020 – Projects! Pandemic! Marriage!
2021-2024 – Sweet baby Zora joined our world. Continued freelancing for Commune, Calexo, Significo, Function Health, and more. Developed scripts for Roundglass meditation courses.
2025 – Moved to Evergreen, Colorado. More mountains, more fresh air, more to come.