What was your first job as a journalist?
serving as a staff member for the Daily49er
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
It has changed how people receive their news. How people are able to filter what they want to hear
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/A
What does it mean to be a journalist?
This means you like to report, collect, receive, and deliver news to others. You can also tell stories with it which is really neat to
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
over email or text
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe creative Cloud, and voice memos on iPhone
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
n/a
Why did you become a journalist?
it is my ticket to sporting events and games
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?
Kobe Bryant vigil
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To be yourself, be nice to others, treat them with respect, listen and read to better writing skills.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Sports pitch that relates to Covid-19. Ex: Women's Volleyball players not being able to receive pay
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
refreshing lemonade
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
conducting interviews over the phone. With family and friends
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
ESPN or LA times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
n/a
