Writer:
- Award-winning author with the Society of Southwestern Authors
- Semi-Finalist in the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Awards Competition.
Author of the historical memoir, VACCINES & BAYONETS: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War.
Here in this website you can glimpse the humor and horror of a true story that few have ever heard as you explore these pages. And you may discover that VACCINES & BAYONETS reverberates in today’s news. READ EXCERPTS. READ MY ARTICLES.
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Speaker:
(Zoom bookings welcome!)
B.A. in theatre; M.A. in speech pathology
Continuing ed instructor to nurses, teachers and parents.
Actress, interpretive reader and barbershop quartet singer.
Available to speak on a variety of topics related to her experiences in West Africa, tailored for your specific group:
- Geo-political intrigue and shattering of innocence abroad
- “Independence was supposed to be better than this.”
- Smallpox and its Eradication – One Family’s Experience
- Barriers to girls’ education in northern Nigeria



” Bee is an engaging knowledgeable speaker who supplements her presentations with photographs and personal experiences that will move you deeply while educating you about the incredible journey that led to the eradication of Small pox. I highly recommend her to your group.” Linda Herzog, J.D.
CONTACT BEE to book a presentation for your group, or just to connect.