What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing the bylines for a record shop I worked for in high school describing the latest singles.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes I learned how to type on one
How is social media changing news?
It give us information in real time
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Louis Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Pursuing my passion and covering new and exciting artists as well as established ones.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Firstthem sad and funny f
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Take a look at my writing my portfolio and get a sense of who I am and than take it from there
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use Microsoft Office and Google docs
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter. I have made the most personal as well as professional connections on Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Oprah
Why did you become a journalist?
15 years ago
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No i did not
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
There are several my review of Roma and working with other Latinos to discuss an Afro-Latino Spiderman
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write every day. Start your own blog site so you can start building your portfolio until others are willing to hire you. Consistency is key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
The best time to pitch me is T-Fri between 9am to 7pm eastern time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Asking me to write about my perspective as an afro-latina
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Asking me to write about a video vixen
What's your favorite drink?
I am a red wine girl. Cabernet or Merlo works.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At an event or with my family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I like Allhiphop for hip-hop, Remzcla for Latino news. Huffington Post, Grio and the Root
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That its all fun and no work
