I write because I believe that through my work I can help people become aware of injustice and demand that institutions be accountable for their actions, whether these are the Red Cross or Ivy League medical colleges. This is reflected in my books Stolen for Profit which prompted public awareness of the theft of pets for medical research, and in Bad Blood:Crisis at the American Red Cross which is used as a text at many journalism schools and is a resource for lawyers suing Red Cross on behalf of bad blood victims. One of the most significant experiences I've had that relates to writing was founding The North Carolina Women's Prison Writing and Performance Project, working creatively with inmates at the Raleigh Correctional Center for Women whose voices reminded me of the power of authenticity.