What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist is being the Marco Island reporter for Marco Eagle and Naples Daily News, a part of the USA TODAY Network.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Skeeter Phelan from The Help (2011)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means reporting fact-centered narratives.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use tools and software like Google Analytics, Sprout, Parsely, Linktree, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tweetdeck and Adobe Premiere.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Stephen Engelberg
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to report fact-based truth, empowering communities to make informed decisions.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A Sisterhood of Domestic Workers is Fighting Against SB 4
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Publish in your college newspaper as much as possible, pick and choose your battles and celebrate your accomplishments.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Weekdays
What's your favorite drink?
Mexican Vanilla Shake
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post
