Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Education:
Social Work Intern, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Miami, FL (1999)
MSW, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (1999)
BA in Psychology, The George Washington University (1985)
Career:
Freelance Writer, Miami, FL (2001-Present)
Case Manager in Skilled Nursing, Doctors Hospital (Baptist Health South Florida), HealthSouth Corporation (Now Encompass Health), Coral Gables, FL (2000)
Freelance Writer, New York City, NY (1989-1996)
Freelance Writer, Philadelphia, PA (1987-1988)
Editorial Assistant, Chelsea House Publishers, LLC, Edgemont, PA (1986-1987)
Creative Works:
Co-author, “Bereavement Poetry Project” (2016-Present); Contributor, “Florida State Poets Association Anthology” (2014-2020); Contributor, Letters to Editor, Miami Herald (2002-2020); Contributor, Poetry, Articles, Photos, “Author’s Voice,” South Florida Writers Association (2001-2020); Author, “45 Magazine Women’s Literary Journal” (2018-2019); Author, “Dark Wood” (2018); Contributing Writer, Letters to Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel (2015-2016); Contributing Writer, Letter to Editor, San Antonio Express-News (2014); Associate Editor, Author’s Voice Newsletter, South Florida Writers Association (2009-2014); Author, “Of Poets and Poetry” (2013); Author, “Healthy Stories” (2010-2012); Contributor, “Florida State Poets Association Anthology” (2008-2012); Author, “WritingRaw” (2011); Author, “Poet’s Corner,” Bridle Path Press (2010); Author, “Vitas Vital Signs” (2008); Author, “The Grief Observer” (2006-2007); Contributor, Poem, Article, Photo, “Vitas Vital Signs” (2001-2003); Author, Poem, Articles, “New Directions/Social Work Advocate” (2001-2003); Author, Poetry, Photo, “Medicinal Purposes Literary Review” (1995-2003); Author, “Today’s Caregiver” (2002); Author, “Health and Social Services Networker” (2002); Author, “Poet’s Market” (1995); Author, “The New Press” (1991-1993); Author, Chapbook, “Walk a Giant Piano” (1991); Contributor, Poetry, Newspapers and Journals; Contributor, Poetry and Articles to Newspapers and Journals
Awards
Co-recipient, VITAS Best Award (2021); Two Second Honorable Mentions, Poetry Contest, Florida State Poets Association, Inc. (2019); Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Honoree, Distinguished Humanitarian (2017); Honoree, Second Honorable Mention, Poetry Contest, Florida State Poets Association, Inc. (2017); Recipient, Poetry Awards, Writing Contest, South Florida Writers Association (2013-2017); Recipient, Exemplary Medal, Miami-Dade County School Board, District 9 (2013); Recipient, Eleven Year Volunteer Award, Vitas Healthcare (2011); Recipient, Bill Katzker Member of the Year Award, South Florida Writers Association (2003); Honoree, Bereavement Volunteer of the Year, Vitas Dade Program, Vitas Healthcare (2001)
Civic:
Sixth Ring, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (2019-Present); Vice Chair, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2019-Present); Supporter, American Section, World Jewish Congress (2017-Present); Supporter, USA for UNHCR (2017-Present); Creative Writing Coordinator (2017-Present); Amnesty International USA, New York, NY (2016-Present); Campaign Volunteer, Democratic Candidates, FL (2016-Present); Field Partner, Doctors Without Borders, New York, NY (2015-Present); Leader’s Club, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA (2015-Present); Supporter, Sandy Hook Promise, Newtown, CT (2015-Present); Wildlife Guardian, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC (2014-Present); Wildlife Rescue Team, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC (2014-Present); Supporter, Americans for Responsible Solutions, (Giffords PAC) (2014-Present); Supporter, Giffords PAC, Washington, DC (2014-Present); Champion, The American National Red Cross, Washington, DC (2013-Present); People for the American Way, Washington, DC (2012-Present); Leadership Circle, Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Minneapolis, MN (2012-Present); Sponsoring Member, USO, Inc. Washington, DC (2012-Present); Democrats of South Dade Club, Miami, FL (2012-Present); The Human Rights Campaign, Washington, DC (2009-Present); Creative Writing and Performing Arts Judge, Miami Veterans Creative Arts Festival, Miami, FL (2009-Present); The Humane Society of United States, Washington, DC (2009-Present); Supporter, Susan G. Komen Dallas County, Dallas, TX (2008-Present); American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, NY (2008-Present); Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, NY (2006-Present); The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA (2006-Present); Supporter, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN (2006-Present); Supporter, American Cancer Society, Inc., Atlanta, GA (2006-Present); Supporter, Children’s Bereavement Center, South Miami, FL (2005-Present); Supporter, American Jewish World Service, New York, NY (2005-Present); Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) (2003-Present); Leadership Council, Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery, AL (2002-Present); Hospice Volunteer, Vitas Healthcare, Miami, FL (2000-Present); Democratic National Committee (DNC), Washington, DC (1996-Present); Fundraiser, American Red Cross (2019); Fundraiser, Susan G. Komen (2019); Director, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2015-2019); Fundraiser, California Fire Foundation (2018); Supporter, Team USA (2008-2018); Fundraiser, Hurricane Relief Funds, The American National Red Cross, Washington, DC (2017); Fundraiser, The American National Red Cross (2017); Supporter, Americans for Responsible Solutions (Giffords PAC) (2014-2016); Chair, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl, Coral Gables, FL (2003-2014); Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, New York, NY (2012); Amnesty International USA, New York, NY (2004-2009); Charter Member, Women’s Action Council, Amnesty International USA, New York, NY (2004-2007); Board of Directors, Junior Orange Bowl (2006); Director, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2002); Radio Reader, InTouch Networks, The Jewish Guild for the Blind (Now Lighthouse Guild), New York, NY (1991-1996)
Memberships:
Director, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2015-Present); Champion, The American National Red Cross (2013-Present); Director of Community Relations, South Florida Writers Association (2017-2020); Participant, Writing Contests, South Florida Writers Association (2013-2020); Director of Community Relations, South Florida Writers Association (2017); Secretary, South Florida Writers Association (2016); President, South Florida Writers Association (2015); Vice President, South Florida Writers Association (2014); Chair, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2003-2014); Director-at-Large, South Florida Writers Association (2008-2013); Secretary, South Florida Writers Association (2006-2008); Board of Directors, Junior Orange Bowl (2006); Director of Community Relations, South Florida Writers Association (2005-2006); Outreach Chair, Southern Florida Chapter, Association of Death Education and Counseling (2002-2006); Director of Marketing, South Florida Writers Association (2003-2005); Director, Creative Writing Committee, Junior Orange Bowl (2002); National Writers Union; Florida State Poets Association, Inc.; Miami Poets; Academy of American Poets; Amnesty International USA; National Association of Social Workers; National Association for Poetry Therapy; Phi Eta Sigma; Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology; Delta Epsilon Sigma
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Religion:
Jewish
Hobbies and Special Interests:
Volunteering; Photography; Tennis; Walking; Books
Family:
Daughter of Marvin Joshua; Linda S. Goodman
Married: David C. Milone (5/5/2002)
Biography Source(s):
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2007, 26th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2006-2007, 25th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)