An avid bicyclist since the age of four (pictured), I continue to wear a helmet.

Off season I usually take the stairs, but treat myself to an escalator from time to time.

According to my dead-tree journal, ideas of grace led to my purchase of a pair of Heely's skate shoes in July of 2006.

I live on Chicago's South Side with my husband, Patrick Reichard, our daughter, Olive, and an ever-growing collection of pizza stones in lieu of pets.

As Science Editor for the He Group at the University of Chicago, I work closely with chemists to revise and prepare grants for review and manuscripts for publication.

As an editor, I have worked with scholars and experts in a broad range of academic and professional disciplines, including biology, cartography, chemistry, education, law, and literature.