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Minnesota, United States

I report on southwest Minnesota for the Star Tribune.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Reporter on war in Afghanistan. Broke stories the U.S. military wanted hidden. Wrote onzombie bases, secret COVID outbreaks, journeys to Taliban strongholds, battles with ISIS,and the final days of the war including the fraught evacuation at the end.

Brooklyn, NY

Since 2012 I have written for a variety of publications, including the Associated Press, the Intercept, VICE, the Guardian and the NY Review of Books.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Reported on impact of war. Covered Hurricane Harvey and Maria response, Sutherland Springs shooting and issues such as military education and PTSD. Broke news on woman who embezzled $260,000 from wounded warriors. Investigated predatory home loans targeting vets. Analyzed national defense news.

Albany, New York Area

On the "Go Team" covering crime and breaking news. Investigated mysterious death of local resident, resulting in the police reclassifying his death. Broke news on death of local child resulting in end of annual local party. Investigated roadside zoo with history of violations. Reported stories on front lines of opiod epidemic. 450+ stories

Nairobi, Kenya And Kampala, Uganda

I shadowed Associated Press journalists at the East Africa Bureau in Nairobi, Kenya and then in Kampala, Uganda. One of my stories was picked up on the wires and published around the world, including in the pages of the NY Times, USA Today and many other newspapers.

Manhattan, New York

News assistant for summer internship with New York Times Magazine.

Greater New York City Area

Intern at World News Now and America This Morning, the most popular overnight network news show in America. Ran scripts, filed footage, pitched story ideas and contributed to the website on a daily basis. Also cut news recaps using Avid Media Composer, worked on a video news piece from start to finish, shot video for social media and shadowed every link in.

Bard College

Senior editor, writer at Bard College’s national award-wining student-run newspaper, the Free Press. Winner of Associated Collegiate Press’s four-year non-weekly best in show, third place. Winner of New York Press Association second place feature and first place layout. Contributed 100 pieces, including interviews with Ralph Nader, Neil Gaiman, An-my Le.

Scotia, NY

Worked to promote visibility and outreach of program. Created 59 press releases and photos pieces as part of 3434 media outlet pitches. Worked 9 to 5 and spearheaded new initiatives.

Minneapolis, MN

Credentialed reporter for Fox Sports North. Interviewed veterans before every Minnesota Twins baseball game at Target Field. Wrote profile and uploaded it before end of the night.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology And Writing, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Student newspaper, cross country team, track and field.Has taken classes with Verlyn Klinkenborg of the.

Digital Journalism Seminar

Education record