What was your first job as a journalist?
I was the News Editor at my college's student news outlet.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No! I have always wanted to.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is allowing news outlets to publish quick updates rather than whole stories.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Denise Porter from the movie White Chicks.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be truthful and transparent. To provide trustworthy and vetted information.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Otter.ai is the best for recording interviews. I write all my stories in Google Docs.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram or TikTok. Very Gen Z, I know.
Who do you wish followed you?
The Washington Post. That is my dream job.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist so that I can keep those in power accountable. I want to tell underrepresented communities' stories.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am most proud of a story I wrote about the night shift housekeepers at my university.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to try new things! Even if you don't think you know enough about it.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee! It's a necessity for journalists.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hiking trail!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post and the Associated Press.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That political journalists just want to stir the pot and criticize (or praise) politicians.
