Vicki began her writing career with her ski column "From the Chairlift" which received the Harold Hirsch Award in 2003. She earned her M.A. in Professional Writing from UMass Dartmouth and recently completed her Online Journalism Certificate from UMass Amherst. In addition to her freelance writing career, she is a pediatric physical therapist with the New Bedford Public Schools. Her interests include skiing, sailing, kayaking and enjoying the perfect beach day with friends and family.