What was your first job as a journalist?
Working as a student journalist for Mustang News!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Someone who is utterly devoted to delivering factual, balanced, interesting, and accessible content to diverse populations.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. It's accessible, popular, and multimedia. I also love its interface.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I occasionally wrote stories about arts and culture.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I am an aspiring journalist, but my advice is to not let the "aspiring" part hold you back. Go above and beyond whenever you get the chance!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Right now, I'm working on an in-depth investigative piece that examines how the second Trump administration's policies have affected Cal Poly
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I don't have any that I can think of. I'm always so excited to find out what I'm going to write about next!
What's your favorite drink?
An iced vanilla matcha with oat milk!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Los Angeles Times
