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Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts

Write stories for national legal newswire about Massachusetts litigation and trials and hearings at federal and state courthouses in Boston, including the First Circuit.

Greater Boston Area

Wrote about startups and technology companies, covering robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, green tech and venture capital. Speaker recruiting and planning for technology events. Edited stories from colleagues located across the U.S.

Greater Boston Area

Report on the Massachusetts legislature and state government. Deliver breaking news reports on short deadlines. Promoted from general assignment reporter, where I wrote about crime and human-interest stories in metro Boston, politics, global terrorism and international politics. Develop expert sources throughout reporting topics. Filed numerous stories.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

I write about Connecticut’s industrial economy for the Hartford Courant. I covered the state's largely defense-related manufacturing sector; energy policy; and six public companies, including United Technologies Corp. I profiled technology developments, including a quieter jet engine and a supercomputer that can tell where the sun will shine. Promoted from.

New Haven, Conn.

I helped produce the Knights of Columbus’ monthly member publication. I wrote for the front of the book as well as features, such as a profile of the Vatican’s push into worldwide broadcasting in the 1970s and a story on the fight over a life-size statue of Jesus on National Forest land in Montana. I hired photographers to cover feature stories and cover.

New Haven, CT

I reported on community meetings and businesses for hyper-local website. Excellence in Journalism Award for Business Reporting from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists for a story on a local rug importer hurt by the housing market collapse.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I developed story ideas and edited the news section for biweekly college newspaper. I assigned stories to and managed copy from rotating staff of a half dozen reporters. Promoted in 2008 from staff writer.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

I mediated conflicts. I utilized organizational and public speaking skills to create and present hall programs to educate residents about critical issues. I advised 30-60 students each year.

M.S., Journalism

Master of Science in Journalism, with a focus on newspaper writing. Five-month master’s project on a New Haven housing nonprofit’s bet.

B.A., Philosophy, Theology

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Theology, magna cum laude. Studied traditional history of philosophical thought, and took courses on.