What was your first job as a journalist?
WFMD in 2004
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
The general public feels emboldened to challenge seasoned journalists. I also feel mainstream promotes activism not fact collecting.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Glenn Beck
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Having the ability and a platform to tell stories of people doing unique things that impact the way people live.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Creative Cloud; Word Press; Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; Tik Tok
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter (when they aren't censoring people)
Who do you wish followed you?
Glenn Beck
Why did you become a journalist?
To uncover truth and start dialogue with people that make news.
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?
Teen suicide awareness story out of Jamestown, NY.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be yourself. Be honest. Read lots of different books.
When's the best time to pitch you?
N/A
What's the best pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Arnold Palmer (Sweet Tea & Lemonade)
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Gym
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Barrett News Media
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we make up the news. Everything we do is carefully sourced and researched.
