About me
I'm a trained journalist and wandering empath. I have been lucky to find home in so many places across the globe. Being a journalist is being a storyteller. People open up their lives and hearts to share their stories, and I do not take that vulnerability lightly. I believe deeply in humanity and the catalyst that narrative journalism provides to change minds and ultimately the world. I write, I photograph and I evolve. I keep my feet moving and my mind open. Right now, I'm pursuing my MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Energy & the Environment at Duke University in hopes of generating large-scale social impacts within the business world.
As always, I'm all ears for new experiences—so let's talk and make something meaningful happen.
Currently based in Durham, North Carolina
Education:
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Candidate 2023
University of Missouri - School of Journalism
Master of Arts (MA), International Journalism with graduate minor in International Development (2015)
Bachelor of Journalism (BJ), Photojournalism; Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Peace Studies (2013)
Danish School of Media and Journalism: International Photojournalism Program – Aarhus, Denmark (2012)
Publications:
The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, The Denver Post, The Dallas Morning News, ESPN, NBC News, CBS News, USA Today, The Huffington Post, etc.
Sample Articles:
The Associated Press: "Atlanta logs dramatic turnaround in homelessness"
The Associated Press: "Atlanta VA director: Changes underway after audit"
The Associated Press: "Ga. officials promote child care rating program"
Professional Experience:
Project Manager & Consultant (NGOs, SMEs) - Central America and Mexico, 2017-2020
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer - Dominican Republic, 2015-2017
Global News Intern - The Associated Press, 2013
Honors:
Hearst Journalism Awards National Finalist for Photojournalism, 2013
Missouri Press Association Winner for Best Photo Package, 2013
First Place in National College News Design for Photo Story Design, 2012
Skills:
Spanish (Superior ACTFL/Bilingual Proficiency), NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver, RYT 200 Yoga Instructor