Today is Earth Day and I am delighted to share that I’ve published my first children’s book – Marlee Mallard Keeps Her Home. My career has been rooted in economics and strategic planning—looking at systems, data, and resources and planning how to effectively use them for the best outcomes. However, recently, I took a detour into a different kind of system: the natural world of a mallard duck named Marlee.

I’ve just published in my latest blog post, a behind-the-scenes look at my transition from Economist to Children’s Book Author. It’s a deep dive into the “Rhythmic DNA” of storytelling and why building eco-literacy in the next generation is the most important long-term investment we can make.

If you’ve ever considered a “creative pivot” or wondered how your unrelated skills feed your current work, I’d love for you to join the conversation.

Please also join me for my official book launch and signing events. I would love to see you and endorse copies for you and your precious little ones. Happy Earth Day, 2026! Let’s take care of it!