Education

USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism  - Los Angeles, CA 

​Master of Science in Journalism

​JULY 2021 - MAY  2022

California State University Dominguez Hills  - Carson, CA 

​Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

​AUGUST 2016 - MAY  2020

Work Experience

Orange County Register - Reporter (March 2023 - Present)

I cover the local county government and the city of Santa Ana reporting on homelessness, health disparities and public spending. My other beats include the OC Fair & Events Center, police oversight, OC Animal Care and others.

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Los Angeles Business Journal - Reporter (May 2022 - March 2023)

I covered the technology beat and have reported on topics such as cybersecurity and how businesses perform according to the market.

The 74 Million/The LA School Report - Freelance Reporter (Jan. 2022 - May 2022)

I reported on issues surrounding the Los Angeles Unified School District from racial disparities to school board elections.

Annenberg Media - Multimedia Reporter (Aug. 2021 - May 2022)

I write news stories for digital web, radio and television formats. I work on a strict daily deadline, covering news and culture topics that affect the surrounding USC community.

The Bulletin - Arts & Entertainment Editor (Dec. 2019 - May 2020); Staff Writer (Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019)

I wrote and assigned stories across several sections while maintaining communication with writers and editors. As a senior editor, I mentored and worked closely with new writers throughout their writing process.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom 

• HTML/CSS/Javascript

• Investigative reporting

• Public records

• Multimedia storytelling

• A meticulous eye for detail 

• Able to manage demanding environments and meet quick deadlines 

• Works well with a diverse clientele and colleagues   

• Intellectually curious

• Punctual and responsible in all things   

• Motivated, self-directed, and determined