What was your first job as a journalist?
A Boca lifestyle magazine hired me to write about a Holocaust survivor during my sophomore year of high school.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media promises a more personal connection and take to prevalent news stories.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Journalism demands reflections of the truth despite personal biases. Brutal honesty paired with skill promises excellence.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs and Microsoft Word are key players!
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
Journalism demands passion and skill, but also promises a creative outlet.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes! I created my own opinion column on student interests and was the Writing Editor for two years.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write about your passion and work will be fun!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time!
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Running
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I am often questioned about the shallowness of opinion writing, but I remark that it is a space for connection and deep introspection.
