Professionally, I am: a writer, reporter, editor, producer, designer, photographer.

While I am currently pursuing my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at The New School, first I was a journalist:

I earned my Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism summa cum laude, where I also completed an honors certificate and a minor in Women and Gender Studies (with a focus in art and media).

I’ve covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2024 election to local theater performances and spirituality. What always kept me coming back to the art of storytelling was the people.

I love putting stories together and meeting new people; and while my first love in journalism was writing, I have been lucky to also explore editing and producing, design, web design, social media analytics, data reporting, audio and podcast production, newsletter-ing and so much more.

I stepped away from journalism so I could focus on that love of human connection that has always been at the center of what I create, and to explore the ways I can apply that to storytelling.

I find it incredibly important to find joy and love in my life, and I encourage others to do the same. That’s why I proudly support and advocate for: women’s rights, mental health care, the LGBTQ+ community, BLM, accessible and affordable education, free speech, sustainability and underconsumption, and a host of other groups that stand for basic human equality.