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Boston, Ma, Us

United Way of Massachusetts Bay exists to build more equitable communities, together. With over 85 years of local impact in eastern Massachusetts, we work with and for our communities to build economic prosperity, and enable everyone-across races and ethnicities-to share in the knowledge, wealth and resources available. We believe that the key to unlocking opportunity is uniting people, and we bring together individuals, community leaders, corporate partners, legislators and organizations to… Show more United Way of Massachusetts Bay exists to build more equitable communities, together. With over 85 years of local impact in eastern Massachusetts, we work with and for our communities to build economic prosperity, and enable everyone-across races and ethnicities-to share in the knowledge, wealth and resources available. We believe that the key to unlocking opportunity is uniting people, and we bring together individuals, community leaders, corporate partners, legislators and organizations to build a powerful engine of change. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston broadcasts Monday - Thursday at 7pm on WGBH-2 and streamed live on WGBHnews.org.Basic Black is the longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color. Originally called Say Brother, was created in 1968 during the height of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color.

Massachusetts And Connecticut

Served as the mistress of ceremonies for various non-profit organizations including the NAACP in the Greater Boston area, helping to fundraise for youth scholarships and enrichment programming. Engaged large crowds in dialogue on youth and minority issues.

Generate stories by cultivating ties within the Boston community, while remaining engaged in state and local issues. * Cultivated close relationships with politicians, CEOs, and the leaders of municipalities to write and deliver information key to the safety of residents in greater New England including the Boson Marathon Bombings, Newton Massacre, and Red Sox world Series win. * Used advanced level problem-solving and field leadership skills to meet tight deadlines under hazardous… Show more Generate stories by cultivating ties within the Boston community, while remaining engaged in state and local issues. * Cultivated close relationships with politicians, CEOs, and the leaders of municipalities to write and deliver information key to the safety of residents in greater New England including the Boson Marathon Bombings, Newton Massacre, and Red Sox world Series win. * Used advanced level problem-solving and field leadership skills to meet tight deadlines under hazardous conditions.* Disseminated information live for broadcast while field producing crews during breaking news situations* Used social media to engage audience in local issues and generate leads for other potential stories Show less

Greater Boston Area

At the center of every good story is a person with the courage to share it, and it has been my passion to tell that story well. Starting from humble beginnings in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts as a teen reporter for the Republican newspaper, I has been a journalist for more than 20 years, and had worked for over a decade in television. I graduated with Honors from Emerson College where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in History and Political… Show more At the center of every good story is a person with the courage to share it, and it has been my passion to tell that story well. Starting from humble beginnings in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts as a teen reporter for the Republican newspaper, I has been a journalist for more than 20 years, and had worked for over a decade in television. I graduated with Honors from Emerson College where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in History and Political Communication. I also recently was accepted into the Media Advocacy Maters Degree program at Northeastern University. From the chaos and fear of the Marathon bombings, to the streets of Boston with Black Lives Matter protesters, I has worked to tell the stories that matter with a focus on objectivity. She is the co-producer and presenter for Boston 25 News’ four week, Boston’s Black History: Inspiring our Future series, for Black History Month and spear-headed a joint-collaboration with the city of Boston's for its first ever Black History Month contest.I'm two time Emmy nominated reporter and had earned several awards including an Associated Press award for Excellence in Journalism. Show less

Various, Connecticut

Morning drive fill-in host on New Haven’s number one R&B Hits and Oldies station. *Researched and presented content for popular morning radio program for greater Connecticut * Worked on tight deadlines to air original material multiple times an hour that ranged to light and funny commentary to news vital to listeners *Utilized Shortcut and Maestro software while engineering the 4 hour show independently.

Host of “The Electric Drum;” a historic public affairs program that airs weekly in the Hartford/New Haven counties. Produced guests, show content weekly for a 40 minute talk show on issues affecting the community; including but not limited to healthcare, legal aid, and the economy.

Aligning my-self with the station’s mission, I served to advocate for the watching public by covering the stories that matter to them.* Formed comprehensive relationships with state and local officials to gain leads on stories or to disseminate information vital to public safety including missing children, escaped prisoners or medical threats*Earned recognition for my coverage of national stories including the Cheshire home invasion*Worked with members of the community on stories… Show more Aligning my-self with the station’s mission, I served to advocate for the watching public by covering the stories that matter to them.* Formed comprehensive relationships with state and local officials to gain leads on stories or to disseminate information vital to public safety including missing children, escaped prisoners or medical threats*Earned recognition for my coverage of national stories including the Cheshire home invasion*Worked with members of the community on stories that impact their lives* Conducted in-depth interviews with members of the community, and high-level politicians including Governor Malloy and President Clinton* Fostered trust through networking to generate stories ideas daily, including working “beat regions” in areas throughout the state. Show less

Some anchoring of live newscasts and regular field reports. Made contacts and gather information about news issues and events in Springfield, MA from which reports are written and edited. Assisted in production (copy and video) for newscasts. Wrote and edited packages, voiceovers, and sound-on-tapes. Wrote and reported cut-ins, promos, and teases. Generated story ideas for newscasts.

Master'S Degree, Media Advocacy

B.S., Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Associated Press Winner, Public Affairs “Salvation Army PSA” Public Service Announcement Zeta Phi Eta National.