What was your first job as a journalist?
News writer at Daily Times
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, for many years when starting out as a writer
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
My favorite fictional character is a detective, not a journalist
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To have a constant appetite to learn new things, encounter new people, discover relationships and influence for change
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Pitched on how a product or company benefits users or the public, not as a sales opportunity
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always wanted to be a writer. I initially wanted to go into broadcasting but changed my direction in college to print publications
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, on a limited basis, helping to produce and distribute the newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A series of articles written for HealthLeaders in 2021 to 2022 that was nominated for the Neal awards for Best Feature Series.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Nearly every pitch I have received is marketing related and self-serving
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Too many to recall a single one
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working my gardens
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Wall Street Journal
