Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is changing news in many ways from how people can access news stories to how people view specific social events and news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Not sure I have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist is a huge responsibility because it means we have to keep people informed, represented and held accountable.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I would prefer to be emailed for a pitch.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn or Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Jorge Ramos. He's an amazing journalist and one of my role models.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't realize I was interested in becoming a journalist until after I graduated high school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm most proud of working on my investigative piece for News21 because it showcased the impact of COVID-19 on immigrant communities.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime before 7 p.m.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Reporting on the meat packing plants in Nebraska during COVID-19.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Haven't had a bad pitch yet.
What's your favorite drink?
Cold brew from Starbucks!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I will most likely be reading a book close to my office.
