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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Joined WRTV’s team as a nightside multimedia journalist on both weekdays and weekends. Promoted to weekday reporting in January 2024.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Officially promoted to permanent Saturday evening anchor in June of 2022 after months of fill-in anchoring. I retained my prior duties as nightside multimedia journalist and photographer in addition to my new role.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

I am working as the nightside reporter and photographer in Iowa's largest TV market. In addition to my reporting and photography work, I also assist the digital team with maintaining WHO's website.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

I reported on the news of the day in Southwest Virginia on both weekdays and weekends. I handled all elements of my reports on most days: writing, editing, photography, and web article publishing.Some of my stories are accompanied by me conveying more information through live, on-camera segments.Additionally, I am honing my photography skills by shooting.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

I wrote and reported stories on a daily basis for Spectrum News (formerly Time Warner Cable News). I also shot the video footage for most of my stories.I covered a wide range of topics, including crime, politics, and education, while staying connected within the Raleigh/Durham community.

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

My first professional reporting position. I reported here for two years while also filling in as a weekend anchor for an extended period of time. I wrote, edited, and photographed stories on a daily basis.I covered a wide range of stories in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa, including the 2016 Iowa Caucus and the Philando Castile protests in St. Paul.

San Francisco, California, United States

I developed my voice as a play-by-play announcer for various High School Cube sporting events, mainly high school football games.In addition, I researched and contacted potential high schools about using High School Cube.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Reporter and part-time anchor for DePaul University's on-campus television news service, Good Day DePaul.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Contributed to online articles at wgntv.com and edited WGN News videos for the website.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Created programs to promote unity in the building and designed advertising flyers for those programs.Maintained peace and order on assigned floor and throughout the building.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Mentored incoming freshmen who were of color, low-income, or first generation college students.Guided students to achieve educational, social, and financial success.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Produced articles for online and print editions of Sun-Times "Metro" section.Read press releases and converted them into articles.Called and researched sources for articles.

Oakland, California, United States

Wrote stories about issues that compel the 14-24 demographic.Taught incoming Youth Radio students about core subjects of journalism.Produced documentaries and radio shows.

B.A., Journalism

Activities and Societies: DePaulia (newspaper), Radio DePaul, Good Day DePaul, Student Leadership Institute, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Radio MonashStudied abroad at Monash University from July 2012 to November 2012.