Em Dash PDX is Kelly Clarke. I’m a seasoned editor, writer, and communicator who splits her time between in Portland, Oregon and Phuket, Thailand. I specialize in creative remote and in person reporting, editing, brand storytelling and creative consultancy projects for a global host of clients.

And why, yes: that is an illustration of me dozing on a bed of French Toast after finishing another project on deadline. It by far captures my vibe better than any photograph taken up to this point in my life. Illustration by Amy Martin

Specialties: Writing, editing, project management, creating publications and virtual experiences, collaborating with online teams, managing creative personalities, eating rich food, wandering grocery stores while exploring new countries and obsessing over pulpy fantasy book series and action movies.

Photo credits (grid, clockwise from top left): Stuart Mullenberg, Michelle Bauer, Expo2020 Dubai, David Gaston, Nicolle Clemetson, Stuart Mullenberg. Above: David Gaston