What was your first job as a journalist?
My college newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
By making it easier for people to access information.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
sharing information and insights into things people otherwise may not know
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I don't often use Twitter for news, so I can't think of any.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Over the phone.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Canva, Google docs.
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
The Surgeon General.
Why did you become a journalist?
To help inform people about the healthcare industry.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm proud of my work exploring the everyday work that charities do to help those in need.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To meet and establish connections with as many people as you can.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the Mornings.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To explain how to use common healthcare portals in accessible language.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To cover a defunct medical technology.
What's your favorite drink?
ice tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Helping out in my community.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it isn't relevant to everyday life.
