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Alicia Dearn

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Bio

I am a second-career writer of novels and nonfiction, working on my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at the University of Missouri in St. Louis.

Education

University of Missouri-St Louis

Master's degree program
2026 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

University of San Diego

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2001 - 2004
  • Majors:
    • Law

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Bachelor's degree program
1998 - 2001
  • Majors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Writing and Editing

    • Dream career goals:

      Build an author business as a novelist.

    • Small Business Owner

      Self-Employed
      2004 – Present22 years

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    1992 – 19964 years

    Research

    • Law

      Self-employment and University of San Diego School of Law — Author
      2003 – Present

    Arts

    • USNA Glee Club

      Music
      1996 – 1997

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Lifeline 2 Literacy, Inc. — Counsel
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship