Education

As a fierce advocate for education and life-long learner, M. G. is the proud daughter of the late, Mary Jane Maloney (educator for Chicago Public Schools) M. G. believes continuing one’s education deepens the quality of life and community.

Degrees

• MLIS, Master’s in Library and Information, School of Information Studies, Dominican University, 2012.
• BA, Bachelor’s of Art, Emphasis: Creative Interpretations of Art and Gender, Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, University of Redlands, 2003.

Certificates

• Certificate, “Substance Abuse 101,” with Ryan J. Dowd, Homeless Training, March 12, 2024.
• Certificate, “Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment,” with Linda N. Andal, City of Anaheim, December 6, 2023.
• Certificate, “Shelter Fundamentals and Shelter Simulation,” American Red Cross of Orange County, Southern California Region, October 24, 2023.
• “Effective College Instruction” with the Association of College and University Educations and the American Council on Education, online, 2021-2022.
• “Cultural Diversity Competency” with Helen Wong Smith, Society of American Archivists, online, July 13-15, 2021. 
• “EUREKA Diversity,” Leela MadhavaRau, Campus Diversity and Inclusion, University of Redlands, 2017.

Continuing Education in Creative Writing, Guitar, and Studio Art

• Sara Landeau, “Private Online Guitar Lessons,” spring 2025.
• Leslie Brody, “Untitled Writers Workshop,” online workshop, 2024.
• Francesca Lia Block, “The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing,” online courses, 2021-2020.
• Francesca Lia Block, “The Coming of Age Novel,” creative writing workshop and seminar, University of Redlands, spring 2019.
• Francesca Lia Block, “Fairy Tales as Inspiration,” creative writing workshop and seminar, University of Redlands, fall 2018.
• Leslie Brody, “Slow Writing,” interdisciplinary seminar, University of Redlands, spring 2016.
• Patricia Geary, “Poetry I,” creative writing workshop, University of Redlands, spring 2015.
• Vanessa Madrid, “Contemporary Art Theory and Practice II,” Santa Monica College, summer 2006.
• Linda Lopez, “Contemporary Art Theory and Practice I,” Santa Monica College, spring 2006.
• The Second City, “Writing Program: Sketch & Comedy Writing 1-6,” The Second City Training Center, Chicago (Writing 1 with Sean Copeland) and Los Angeles (Writing 2-6 with Ira Miller, Michael C. McCarthy, Amy Seeley), summer 2000, summer 2001, fall 2001, spring 2002. 
• Pat B. Allen, “Facing Homelessness: A Community Mask-Making Project,” a creative collaboration between Studio Pardes and West Suburban PADS, Oak Park, IL, 2000.

Archives and Cultural Heritage

• Auditor, Cecilia Salvatore’s “Introduction to Archival Principles, Practices and Services,” Graduate School of Information, Dominican University, River Forest, IL, 2012.

Selected Performance & Improvisational Theater

• Intern / Student, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2006.
• Student / Writer-Performer, iO West Theater, Hollywood, CA, 2003-2005.