What was your first job as a journalist?
Now!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Once in grade school!
How is social media changing news?
Social media is drastically changing the way news is consumed and shared. It’s speeding up the flow of information, allowing stories to break in real-time and reach a global audience instantly.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means being a storyteller.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer pitches that are concise, personalized, and clearly aligned with my audience’s needs.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram!
Who do you wish followed you?
Obama!
Why did you become a journalist?
I want to amplify voices and tell stories that make a real difference.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Still in the works!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
My advice for aspiring journalists is to stay curious, empathetic, and authentic in your storytelling.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I ever received showed that the sender truly understood my audience and the kind of stories I aim to tell.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Green Tea!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Anywhere!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Still Blooming Me!
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misperception about our beat is that it’s all about heavy, clinical topics or only appeals to people actively in therapy.
