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New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

Broke a series of stories on Elon Musk’s get-out-the-vote operation.

Covering how the 2024 election is being covered, and what it means for the future of the journalism industry.

NYC / Portsmouth, NH

Reporting and writing about national campaigns in the Republican Party with a focus on key races in the 2022 midterms and the 2024 GOP presidential primary, as well as the messaging of the party from the trail to conservative media.

Greater New York City Area

Broke news, wrote feature and analysis stories on national campaigns, New York politics, the conservative media ecosystem, and public opinion. Notable scoops included the “lost and found” calls from January 6th rioters to Nancy Pelosi’s office and identifying those working for Mike Pence’s shadow presidential campaign.

Greater Boston Area

- Lead coverage of New Hampshire state politics and the 2020 presidential election primaries. - Host and audio producer of The Sentinel's inaugural podcast- Pitch enterprise stories outside of politics- Contribute reporting on the Keene city beat- Follow Cheshire County delegation at the State House along with local elected officials

Schenectady, NY

- Broke stories on crime and political developments in the Capital Region - Led breaking news coverage - Launched The Gazette’s first podcast as producer and host-Covered Capital Region delegation at the State Capitol- Followed the closely contested NY-19 Congressional Primary - Wrote the first profile of Antonio Delgado, the Democrat challenger in NY-19.

Paris Area, France

Taught and assisted classes in English language and American culture to French students in addition to ESL and English as a third language.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Pitched and wrote breaking news and enterprise stories, including three lead pieces on the Trump White House and grassroots GOP politics in Alabama.

Duties include overseeing all sections and their editors, as well as handling public relations for the paper, budgeting, advertising, printing, layout, and editing each article to be published.

Wesleyan University

Wrote over 50 articles ranging from breaking news, features, profiles, and reviews. Broadcast the paper’s first Facebook Live video.Broke and reported on some of the biggest crime stories of the summer.

I research, analyze, and fact check for Mark Singer, who has been at The New Yorker for over 40 years. Most recently fact-checked and researched "Trump and Me," Mark Singer's latest book published by Crown.

River Road Park

7 Rue Filles Du Calvaire, Paris, France

I wrote French to English translations for wall text, press releases, artist biographies, and internal documents. I also worked with the unpacking and hanging up of artworks. During events at the gallery, such as openings, I would greet guests, serve refreshments, and explain artworks in English and French.

Paris 16, Île-de-France, France

I worked with two groups of graduate students, one in marketing and one in finance, with English grammar and pronunciation. On certain occasions I would give short lectures on issues in the United States, such as income inequality, education in the United States, and the military industrial complex. I worked to find an equilibrium between teaching correct.

Niskayuna, New York

• Maintained water and sewer systems, including manholes, fire hydrants, pumps, and water mains.
• Drove work trucks to and from work sites.
• Engaged in public outreach at work sites.

Working over the summers, I instructed hockey players between the ages of 4 and 17 years old on skating and stick skills.

Bachelors, College Of Letters, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Newspaper & political review (editor-in-chief of both), senior thesis with honors, club hockey (captain).

Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Student Council President, Newspaper Editor-In-Chief, Lacrosse Captain

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Student Council President, Lacrosse Captain, Newspaper Editor in Chief, Theater, Film