A native Washingtonian, Wendi’s first writing award extolled the virtues of Mom, winning her a gift certificate on Mother’s Day at a local stationery store. She holds a degree in American Studies (History & Literature), and studied creative writing with J.R. Salamanca at the University of Maryland.

Wendi also trained at the Actors Studio MFA Program in New York City.

Wendi’s work—as writer, editor, and actor— is broadcast and published on multiple platforms. She won American Culture Association and Mississippi Historical Society awards for Best Documentary for Jefferson Davis, An American President (PBS).