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Chicago-based freelance reporter with experience in print, radio and photography. Bylines include the Chicago Tribune, the News-Gazette, In These Times, Illinois Public Media, St. Louis Public Radio and The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting. Graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's journalism master's program. Scuba certified.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

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What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Any of my stories related to migrant labor housing conditions across the Midwest. Proud to bring attention to an often under-reported issue.

Marian and Barney Brody Creative Feature Article Award

2013 - Creative feature writing

National Press Foundation “Food, From Farm to Table” fellow

2015 - Agriculture reporting

Best Investigative Report from Associated Press Broadcasters Association

2015 - Investigative reporting