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I oversee The Hill's coverage of finance, economics, business, lobbying and technology with a focus on the connections between politics and policy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I led The Hill's coverage of the U.S. economy and financial sector, focusing on the recovery from the coronavirus recession, financial regulation and the Federal Reserve. My work included breaking news, daily articles and in-depth explainers on a wide range of economic and financial policy issues, including fiscal and monetary policy, financial regulation, the rise of financial technology and cryptocurrency, international trade and economic indicators.My recent coveraged focused how the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. labor market and supply chains, the forces behind rising inflation, COVID-19 impact on housing, the investment explosion unleashed by the pandemic, and the potential economic impact of President Biden's social services and climate bill.I also co-wrote "On The Money," The Hill's nightly email newsletter, highlighting the day’s top economic and financial news.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I covered the Texas congressional delegation for the Dallas Morning News, focusing on Senator Ted Cruz and the intersection between his 2016 presidential campaign and Senate career. My coverage revealed how the 2016 Republican presidential primary influenced Cruz’s abandonment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and his fight to close the Export-Import Bank. I also explained how federal defense, immigration, trade and environmental policy would affect Texans and impact the Texas economy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I covered the Massachusetts congressional delegation for the Boston Globe, focusing on Senator Elizabeth Warren’s support for the Department of Labor’s “fiduciary rule,” and the delegation’s opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

Evanston, Il

Evanston, Ill.

Joined the Purple Wildcats team in March 2013 as a general assignment reporter covering Northwestern University Football, Men's Basketball, and recruiting.

Greater New York City Area

-Wrote three to four in-depth articles each week on technology and social media, cyber security and privacy, urban and environmental issues-Helped brainstorm and coordinate video and social media components of articles with multimedia teams-Appeared in, wrote scripts and did voice-overs for mini- feature videos

Evanston, Il

-Oversees staff of catering managers and delivery drivers-Helps maintain order management system-Started as Catering Manger in October 2011, became VP of Operations in March 2013-Became VP of Marketing in June 2013

Westchester And Putnam Counties, Ny

-Writes for Examiner Media's triad of hyperlocal newspapers (The Examiner, The Northern Westchester Examiner, and The Putnam Examiner), covering sports, local businesses, restaurants, schools and government.-Freelances for Halston Media's Yorktown News and Mahopac News, covering politics, education, and sports.

Evanston, Il

-Wrote original articles about the moving and packing process for Moveboxer clients ForSaleByOwner.com and YearsAhead.com

Yorktown, Ny

-Wrote a weekly "Student Perspective" column for Yorktown Patch, which discussed high school, SATs and ACTs, learning how to drive, and many other age-relevant topics through the lens of a high school senior

Bachelor Of Science In Journalism (Magazine); Bachelor Of Arts In History (American), Minor In Politcal Science

Activities and Societies: North By Northwestern

High School Degree