What was your first job as a journalist?
News Writing
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
It's making news accessible and cheap
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Everything
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Short, clear, and newsworthy
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Canva
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Skip
Why did you become a journalist?
2022
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?
Football
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be authentic
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning hours
What's the best pitch you ever got?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures, Kenyan Time
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can't remember
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my phone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Sports
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
One common misperception is that my beat is easy or lightweight, when in reality it requires deep research, strong sourcing, and careful fact-checking
