I have lived in Santa Cruz for the past 19 years and graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in U.S. History focused on modern social movements. Since then, I have dedicated myself as a reporter covering a wide variety of topics throughout Santa Cruz County, California, and beyond. Please review the following examples from my resume, which outline the many strengths I can leverage to advance California Sunday’s mission.-Numerous cover articles for the Good Times (circ. 35,000) and the Santa Cruz Weekly (defunct).-Beat has included local and state-wide legislation, environmental issues, cannabis and food issues, homelessness and housing affordability, community projects as well as adeptly shifting to cover the Covid-19 pandemic--and its effects on the local economy and culture--and the Black Lives Matter movement. I have also covered humanist stories such as the history and current state of Santa Cruz midwives. -As an active member of the community, I am well-known and have earned the trust of my fellow Santa Cruzians. Many often turn to me for information during times of emergency or to give me breaking news tips. -My passion for my community and the truth is what drives me as a reporter and individual. I have volunteered for various charities working on projects including issues that concern the homeless, food distribution for people in need, and hard reduction within the community.