Curriculum Vitae
Lori DeBoer
Boulder, Colorado
lori (at) lorideboer (dot) com
Education
M.F.A., Arizona State University (2010)
Field: Creative Writing, Fiction
Thesis: Parrot Love, Stories About Love & Loss
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1997)
Field: United States History (20th Century, Social, Women, Rural)
Thesis: “Radio Homemakers in Shenandoah, Iowa, 1920-1960”
B.A, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa (1988)
Major: Mass Communications Minor: Distributive Art and History
Academic Employment
• Adjunct Faculty Member, Liberal Studies, South Mountain Community College (August 2008)
• Teacher, Advanced Book Writing, Private (August 2007)
• Faculty Associate, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State
University (January – December 2008)• Workshop Teacher, Piper Writer’s Center, Arizona State University (August 2005 - May 2006)
• Adjunct Faculty Member, English Department, Phoenix College (August 2001 - December 2006)
• Professional Mentor, Magazine Writing, Prescott College (Spring 2005)
• Teaching Assistant, History Department, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (August 1992-
December 1993)• Writing Instructor, Monticello Community Education, Monticello, MN (January 1989-April 1989)
• Academic Assistant, Social Science Department, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, IA
(1985-1987)Courses Taught
Private
• Advanced Writing, Fiction and Nonfiction
South Mountain Community College
• Writing the Memoir
• Magazine Writing
• Writing and Healing
Arizona State University
• Magazine Writing
• Creative Nonfiction for the Piper Writing Center
Phoenix College
• Writing the Narrative Nonfiction Book (hybrid on line)
• Creative Nonfiction
• Magazine Article Writing
Monticello Community Education
• Creative Writing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• United States History, Colonial-1877 (as teaching assistant with own weekly
lecture period)
• United States History, 1877-present (as teaching assistant, graded, lectured,
tutored students)
Professional Employment
• Director, Boulder Writers' Workshop, Boulder, CO (July 2008-present)
• Private Writing Coach, Editor & Teacher, self-employed, Mesa, AZ (August 2005-present)
• Publisher/Editor, Writing Arizona Newsletter, self-employed, Mesa, AZ (August 2004-present)
• Freelance Writer and Author, self-employed, Mesa, AZ (June 1998-present)
• Public Relations Coordinator, Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ (October 1997-
June 1998)• Marketing Services & Account Manager, Evergreen Internet, Chandler, AZ (August 1996-
October 1997)• Editor, Women's Web Magazine, Evergreen Internet, Chandler, AZ (May 1996-October 1997)
• Information Specialist, Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH (December 1994-
April 1996)• Assistant Director of College Relations/Editor, Buena Vista Today, Buena Vista College, Storm
Lake, IA (May 1990-June 1992)• Managing Editor, Beyond Behavior, Council for Children With Behavior Disorders Journal,
Storm Lake, IA (December 1989-May 1990)• Reporter, The Monticello Times, Monticello, MN (June 1988-August 1989)
• Editor, Students at Risk, Iowa Special Education Program, Storm Lake, IA (Spring 1988)
• Intern, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA (January Practicum 1987, Fall 1987)
• Managing Editor, Behavior in Our Schools, Midwestern Symposium for Leadership
in Behavior Disorders, Journal of Proceedings, Storm Lake, IA (Spring 1987)
• Intern, The N’West Iowa Review, Sheldon, IA (Summer 1986)
• Managing Editor, The Tack, Buena Vista College student newspaper, Storm Lake, IA (Fall 1986)
• Reporter, Storm Lake Register & Pilot Tribune, Storm Lake, IA (January 1985- October 1985)
• Editor, Dambuster, Buena Vista College literary magazine, Storm Lake, IA (Spring 1985)
Publications--Books
Insiders’ Guide to Phoenix, 2nd Edition. With Paul Morris. Globe Pequot Press,
Guilford, CT, 2001.Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: A Manual for High Schools,
Colleges, and Graduate Programs, 4th Edition. As ghost writer/editor. Editors Dorothy L. Miner, Ron Nieman, Anne B. Swanson, and Michael Woods, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 2001.Agri-Fab: A Miracle in the Making. Heritage Publishers, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, 2001.
Publications--Anthologies
“The Roots of Memoir,” “The Narrative Impulse,” “The Memoir Craze,” Keep it Real: Everything
You Need to Know about Researching and Writing Creative Nonfiction, editors Lee Gutkindand Hattie Fletcher, W.W. Norton & Company, NY, 2008.“The History of Memoir” and “The Narrative Impulse,” A Million Little Choices: The ABCs of CNF,
Issue 29, 2006.“Childish Things,” Mamaphonic: Balancing Motherhood and Other Creative Acts, editors Bee
Lavender and Maia Rossini, Softskull Press, Brooklyn, NY, November 2004, pp 72-77.Essays and Creative Nonfiction Articles
“Pueblo Grande Museum Attests to Ancient Ingenuity and the Worth of Water,” Arizona Highways,
October 2004, pp 45-47.“Going Up: Young Rock Climbers Face Their Fears,” Arizona Highways, Phoenix, AZ, April 2003,
pp 40-43.“No One Wants a Cure for Red Rock Fever Caught on a Sedona Sojourn,” Arizona Highways,
Phoenix, AZ, June 2001, pp 46-48.“Call of the Wild: Wife Answers Verde River Trip,” The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ,
March 25, 2001.“Sailing, Sailing: Boaters Take to Lake Pleasant,” Arizona Highways, Phoenix, AZ, June 2000,
pp 40-43.“Iowa’s Radio Homemakers,” Iowa Woman, literary magazine, Iowa City, IA, Autumn 1992,
pp 18-21.Newspaper Feature Articles (Selected)
“Risky Business: Owners Turn to Family, Credit Cards,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
November 27, 1998, pp 42B.“SBA Loans: Couple Finds More Money Available,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
November 27, 1998, pp 35B.“The Next Step: Graduating To Traditional Lenders,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
November 27, 1998, pp 45B.“Planning Software Puts CEO Ahead of Schedule,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
October 30, 1998.“Advanced Digital Unveils 3 New Wireless Systems” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
October 30, 1998, pp 50.“Sunquest Outlook Bright,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ, October 30, 1998.
“Women Increase Earnings With Education,” Arizona Women’s News, Phoenix, AZ,
September 1998, pp 1, 11.“Women’s Web Magazine Now Online,” Feminist Voices, Madison, WI, July 5-September 6, 1996.
“Carter to Iowans: Persian Gulf is Teaching U.S. Lessons Too Late,” Associated Press,
Des Moines, IA, September 1990.“Author Tells Struggle of America’s Poor,” The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA,
November 8, 1990.“Richard Leakey Takes Giant Step to Save Elephants,” The Des Moines Register, November 6, 1990.
“Schafly, Weddington, Debate in Storm Lake,” The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA,
March 1, 1990.“For Study of Race, All-White School Calls on an Actress,” The New York Times, January 1, 1990.
“Walesa Urges Students to Do Business in Poland,” Associated Press, Des Moines, IA,
November 1988.Magazine Feature Articles
Art and Architecture
“Reception Décor Know-How,” Tucson Bride & Groom, Tucson, AZ, Winter/Spring 2004.
“La Grande Orange: Here Comes the Neighborhood,” Arizona Food & Lifestyles, Phoenix, AZ,
April/May2003, pp 20-22.“A Love-ly Work of Art, PHOENIX Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, February 2003, pp 25.
“The Lights of His Life,” PHOENIX Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, December 2002, pp 19.
“Creative Outlets: Do-It-Yourself Shops Bring Out the Artist Within,” Valley Guide Quarterly,
Phoenix AZ, Winter 2001, pp 112-116.“Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: A Modern Beacon of Justice,” Arizona
Attorney, Phoenix, AZ, October 2000, pp 32-34.“Torch Song: Find glass art in Greater Phoenix-area museums, galleries & studios,” Valley Guide
Quarterly, Phoenix, AZ, Summer 2000, pp 47-51.“Arcology Professor,” PHOENIX Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, June 2000, pp 80-81.
“Museum Hopping,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, April 2000, pp 32.
“Bold Strokes: More and More Women Are Climbing the Boardroom Walls,” Working Woman,
New York, NY, February 2000, pp 17.“Artist’s Portrait,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, February 2000, 26.
“From Talavera to Tarahumara: A Shopper’s Guide to Mexican Pottery,” Valley Guide Quarterly,
Phoenix, AZ, Winter 2000, pp 88-93. “Swing Fling,” Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, January 2000, pp 30.
“Artful Attraction,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, January 2000, pp 34.
“Chinese Cultural Center: People Love It or Hate It,” The Business Journal, Phoenix, AZ,
November 13, 1999.“Swing Fling,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, September 1999, pp 38-40.
“Desert Stadium’s Retractable Roof Calls for Massive Cooling System,” Indoor Comfort News,
Glendale, CA, October 1998, pp 1-4.Business
“Cleaning Their Way to the Top,” Black Enterprise, New York, NY, October 2000, pp 44, 46.
“Growth Curb? Growth Debate Heads to Ballots,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ,
May/June 2000, pp 203-205.“Staying Afloat: Strategies for Surviving a Cash Flow Crisis,” Black Enterprise, New York, NY, May
2000, pp 50.“Building Strength: Setting the foundation for Arizona building scene,” Arizona Business Magazine,
Phoenix, AZ, January/February 2000, pp 157-160.“Borrowing Wisely: Tips on Securing Loans from Family and Friends,” Black Enterprise, New York,
NY, February 2000, pp 62, 64.“Making a Fresh Start,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwatukee, AZ, January 2000, pp 28-29.
“Lines in the Sand: Future Growth at Turning Point,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ,
October/November 1999, pp 140-147.“Extended Stay: Arizona Resort Products React to Demand,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix,
AZ, September/October 1999, pp 136-141.“Road Race: East Valley Speeds Freeway Construction,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ,
July/August 1999, pp 188-191.“Fiddlesticks: Family Ties,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, May/June 1999, pp 94.
“A Good Schtick,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, May/June 1999, pp 97.
“Exponential Growth,” Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, May/June 1999, pp 97.
“Internships Get High Marks,” Incentive Magazine, New York, NY, December 1998, pp 79-80.
“Iowa Office Supply,” Iowa Commerce Magazine, Des Moines, IA, September 1990, pp 8-10.
Health and Fitness
“Teaching Yoga in San Quentin,” Thunderbird Alumni Magazine, Glendale, AZ, Fall 2007
“Kathy Anderson: The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwatukee,
AZ, October 1999.“Whittaker Breaks Barriers to the Top of the World,” Sweat Magazine, Phoenix, AZ,
November 1998.“Beating Burnout When the Golden Years Become Tarnished,” Get Up & Go, Phoenix, AZ, November
1998.“Beating Job Burnout,” Incentive Magazine, New York, NY, November 1998, pp 121-122.
“Susan Sontag: When Evil is Attached to Illness,” The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA,
April 4, 1990.Personality Profiles
“Deans of Distinction,” Arizona Attorney, Phoenix, AZ, May 2001, pp 30-33.
“The Scent of One Woman,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, October 2000, pp 20.
“Ken White: Executive Director, The Arizona Humane Society,” Arizona Foothills, December 1999,
pp 24-25.“Dedicated Volunteers at McDowell Sonoran Land Trust,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwatukee, AZ,
November1999.“Arizona ‘Giant’ Leaves Big Legacy,” Community College Times, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1999.
“The Adventurous Career of Tom Whittaker,” Careers and the Disabled, Mellville, NY, March 1999,
pp 28-29.“Maya Angelou Believes in the Promise of Rainbows,” The Costco Connection, Issaquah, WA,
December 1997, pp 51.“Trickstoesse Sind Kein Trick,” European Billiard News, St. Johann, Austria, Fall 1992, pp 66-68.
“Equal Education for All? Author and educator Jonathan Kozol says poor students get a poor
education,” Beyond Behavior, Storm Lake, IA, 1990, pp. 6-8.Travel and Food
“Desert Soothers: 7 area spas offer luxurious treatments found only in Arizona,” Valley Guide
Quarterly, Phoenix, AZ, Spring 2003, pp 38-42.“Sushi on Shea: Heavenly Bounty,” Scottsdale Magazine, Scottsdale, AZ, March/April 2002, pp 80.
“RigaTony’s: That’s Amore,” East Valley Magazine, Scottsdale, AZ, March/April 2002, pp 44.
“Sailor’s Delight: Salt Cellar Restaurant,” Scottsdale Magazine, Scottsdale, AZ,
January/February 2002, pp 88.“RA: A Rare Treat,” East Valley Magazine, Scottsdale, AZ, January/February 2002, pp 36.
“Communique,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, August 2000, pp 28.
“Anchorage Around the Clock,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, July 2000,
pp 16-18.“Savoring Seattle: Finding the Flavors of the Pacific City,” America West Airlines Magazin,
Phoenix, AZ, May2000, pp 13-15.“Communique,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, April 2000, pp 30.
“Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Desert Dream,” Arizona Highroads, Phoenix, AZ,
March/April 2000, pp 28-29.“Communique,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, March 2000, pp 36.
“What’s New,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, March 2000, pp 44.
“On the Menu,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, March 2000, pp 46.
“Just Desserts,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, February 2000, pp 38.
“What’s New,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, February 2000, pp 34.
“What’s New,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, January 2000, pp 32.
“World’s Fare,” Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, January 2000, pp 80-85.
“Glass Act,” America West Airlines Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, December 1999, pp 24.
“Petrified National Forest,” Arizona Foothills Magazine, Ahwatukee, AZ, August 1999, pp 20.
Trends and Technology
“Let’s Rock,” Arizona Living, Tucson, AZ, Spring 2004.
“Isn’t It Romantic?” Phoenix Bride & Groom, Phoenix, AZ, Summer/Fall 2003, pp 58-61.
“Home Cookin’ Without the Fuss,” Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, January 2001, pp 52.
“The Next Superhighway,” Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, October 2000, pp 77-78.
“Loopy Pilots,” Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix, AZ, March 2000, pp 39.
“ITS in Phoenix Shines Bright,” ITS World, Des Plaines, IL, November/December 1999, pp 20-23.
“Be Jeweled, Be Dazzled,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwautkee, AZ, December 1999, pp 60-62.
“Enviro-Friendly Homes: It’s Getting Easy to Be Green,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwatukee, AZ,
September 1999, pp A48-A49.“High-Tech Homes,” Arizona Foothills, Ahwatukee, AZ, September 1999, pp A36-A37.
“Sedona Conference Ponders Technology Gains,” Community College Times, Washington, D.C.,
May 4, 1999.Book Reviews
The Memoirs of Gluckel of Hamelyn, translated by Marvin Lowenthal, New York: Schocken Books,
1977, in The Woman’s Voice, Kent, OH, December 1994, pp 18.Marjorie Holmes, various works, in Iowa Woman, literary magazine, Iowa City, IA, Autumn 1992,
pp 45-47.Newsletter Articles (Selected)
“New Blastocyst Procedure Improves Pregnancy Odds for Some Couples with Infertility Concerns”
In Our Care, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Winter/Spring 2000.“Ivins Speaks for Freedom,” Typewriter, Arizona Press Women, Phoenix, AZ, March 1999, pp 1.
Corporate, Editorial and Nonprofit Public Relations Clients (Selected)
• Scottsdale Center for the Arts, edited promotional materials, edited exhibit descriptions,
substituted for public relations director during her two-week absence. (2000, 2008)• America West Airlines Magazine, editorial assistant. (2000)
• Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale, wrote articles for external newsletter. (2000)
• South Mountain Community College, wrote press releases, produced internal newsletter. (1999)
• Kent Display Systems, designed and produced slides. (1996)
• Crystal Corridor Group, wrote, designed and produced brochure. (1996)
• Coalition for Western Women’s History, wrote, edited and produced newsletter. (1993-1994)
• Center for Great Plains Studies, wrote, designed and produced annual report. (1993)
Community Service
• Patient Satisfaction Committee, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center,
Scottsdale, AZ (March 2005-December 2006)• Advisory Board, Empowered Young Females Magazine, Chandler, AZ (1996)
• Community Council, Planned Parenthood, Storm Lake, IA (August 1991-August 1992)
• Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy Group, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, IA (September 1991-
June 1992)• Publicity Committee, Coalition for Women’s Financial Information Program, Buena Vista County,
Storm Lake, IA (November 1991-April 1992)• Advisor & Founder, OURS (Overcoming Unequal Roles & Sexism), student organization, Buena
Vista College, Storm Lake, IA (March 1991-June 1992)Administrative and Committee Assignments
• Web Committee, Creative Writing, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ (Fall 2005)
• Marketing Committee, Creative Writing, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ (Spring 2005)
• Chair, Anniversary Committee, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ (October 1997-
June 1998)• Chair, Marketing Committee, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ (October 1997-
June 1998)• International Liquid Crystal Conference Organizing Committee, Kent State University, Kent, OH
(September 1995-April 1996)• Marketing Council, Kent State University, Kent, OH (August 1995-April 1996)
• Selection Committee, The Sears-Roebuck Foundation for Teaching Excellence Award, Buena Vista
College, Storm Lake, IA (1992)• Centennial Committee, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, IA (May 1990-August 1991)
Awards and Fellowships
Personal
• First Place, Business Writing, State Communications Contest, Arizona Press Women (1999)
• Best Master’s Thesis, History Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1998)
• Regional Paper Winner, Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary Society (1994)
• McPhee Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1994)
• Flatlands Writing Award, The Des Moines Register (1987)
Publications
• Cool Site of the Day and Still Cool Awards for Women's Web Magazine from Yahoo (1996)
• Award of Accomplishment for Buena Vista Today from CASE (Council for the Advancement and
Support of Education) (1991)• First-Place general reporting for The Tack from the Columbia Press Association (1986)
• Second-Place Golden Circle Award for overall tabloid design for The Tack from the Columbia
Press Association (1986) • Third-Place Golden Circle Award for a single subject presentation for The Tack from the
Columbia Press Association (1986)Interviews
“Women’s Web: Women, Men & Sexuality,” NetGuide, January 1997.
“Women’s Web Magazine,” by Ellen Mediati, Folio, 1996.
Lectures, Workshops, and Invited Addresses
“The Scenic Route,” The Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Boulder, CO (August 2, 2008)
“What's the Story?” The Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Boulder, CO (July 19, 2008)
“Ramp Up Your Writing,” The Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Boulder, CO (July 12, 2008)
“Writer, Edit Yourself,” Phoenix College Workshop, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
(December 3 & 10, 2005)“The Perfect Pitch: Writing the Nonfiction Book Proposal,” Phoenix College Workshop, Phoenix
College, Phoenix, AZ (September 17, 2005)“Motherhood and Writing,” Arizona State University Writing Conference, Desert Nights, Rising Stars
(with Elizabeth Searle and Barbara Nelson), Tempe, AZ (March 11, 2004)“How Much Per Word: Breaking Into Freelance Writing,” Arizona State University Writing
Conference, Desert Nights, Rising Stars, Tempe, AZ (March 11, 2004)“Query Letter Clinic,” Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ (April 2005)
“How Much Per Word: Breaking Into Freelance Writing,” Arizona State University Writing
Conference, Desert Nights, Rising Stars (with Paul Perry, Kathy Montgomery and Paul Morris), Scottsdale, AZ (March 2004) “Women on the Web,” Arizona Commission on the Status of Women, Phoenix, AZ (July 1996)
“Service, Sales and Women’s Culture,” Iowa Heritage Expo, Des Moines, IA (June 1995)
“They’ll Use the Recipe,” USDA’s Fifth Conference on Rural and Farm Women, Washington, D.C.
(December 1994)“Sisters of the Skillet,” Northern Great Plains History Conference, Minneapolis, MN
(September 1994)“Radio Homemakers,” Rural History Seminar, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, IA (April 1994)
“Radio Homemakers in Shenandoah, Iowa,” Phi Alpha Theta Regional Meeting, Chadron, NE
(March 1994)Session commentator, Rural Women Panel, Missouri Valley History Conference, Omaha, NE
(March 1994)“Designing a Newsletter,” Iowa Association of Hospice Administrators, Storm Lake, IA
(January 1991)“Rules of the Road to Success,” Buena Vista College Presidential Fellows, Storm Lake, IA
(November 1990)Readings
“Him, Tarzan; Me, Not-So-Jane,” New Voices, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ (April 14, 2005)
Professional Affiliations
• Boulder Women in Media (June 2008-present)
• Society of Southwest Authors, Tucson, AZ (1999-2001)
• Arizona Press Women, Phoenix, AZ (1998)
• President, Zeta-Nu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, International Honor Society in History,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (1993-1994)• AAUW (American Association of University Women), Storm Lake, IA (1990-1992)
Language
• German
Certifications, Continuing Education and Conferences Attended
• Pursuing MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction emphasis, at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
• Workshop with Bobbie Louise Hawkins, Summer Writing Program, Naropa University, Boulder, CO
(July 10-16, 2005)• Web CT 4.1 Bootcamp: Creating a Hybrid Course, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ (May 24, 2005)
• Writing Workshop with Mary Sojourner, Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ (2004)
• Arizona State University Writing Conference, Scottsdale, AZ (2005)
• Teacher Certification, Maricopa Community College District, Phoenix, AZ (2003)
• Pima Community College Writing Conference, Tucson, AZ (May 2001)
• Society for Southwest Authors Conference, Tucson, AZ (January 2000)
• Writing for the Professions with Bob Early, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ (Fall 1999)
• CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Summer Institute (1990)
