Experience

Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investigative Journalist

  • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  -Researched, developed, wrote and edited ground-breaking investigative news stories on the cannabis industry through a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. -Utilized data and hard-earned sources in a unique and tightly knit field to add nuance to stories. -Worked with editor and legal team to review work.



Phoenix New Times

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dining Reporter

  • May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Phoenix, Arizona, United States -Wrote and reported on the local culinary industry, from new restaurants to chef profiles. -Highlighted many chefs of color and small businesses to uplift the community. -Used public information and records requests to investigate deeper stories. -Wrote two front page feature stories within three months in the position.

• Freelance Journalist

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

  Phoenix, Arizona Area -Wrote nuanced stories for an independent alt weekly with over 1 million monthly digital users for verticals including arts and culture, cannabis, food and news. -Posted content to personal social media and interact with readers to maximize brand engagement.



Rolling Stone

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Journalist

  • Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

  -Wrote three political stories on deadline about AmericaFest hosted by Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk's young conservative group. -Snuck into the conference of over 8,000 attendees as a guest, as Turning Point refused media credentials. -Worked closely with Rolling Stone editors to write, edit and publish three pieces on Tucker Carlson, cannabis legalization and Kyle Rittenhouse.



Cronkite News

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health and Borderlands Reporter

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Phoenix, Arizona, United States -Reported an in-depth story at the U.S.-Mexico border about how cannabis legalization led cartels to increased fentanyl smuggling. Interviewed Customs and Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration and a rancher with 50,000 acres at the border among others. -Wrote an article on how abortion bans affect women of color, speaking with a young woman who got an abortion in secrecy after Texas passed S.B. 8. -Reported smaller pieces on vaccine uptake in an indigenous tribe, whether… Show more -Reported an in-depth story at the U.S.-Mexico border about how cannabis legalization led cartels to increased fentanyl smuggling. Interviewed Customs and Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration and a rancher with 50,000 acres at the border among others. -Wrote an article on how abortion bans affect women of color, speaking with a young woman who got an abortion in secrecy after Texas passed S.B. 8. -Reported smaller pieces on vaccine uptake in an indigenous tribe, whether ivermectin could treat COVID-19 and how Arizona high schools were helping teens with their mental health. Show less



RightThisMinute

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Remote -Wrote social media copy for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. -Found new content to feature on the show.



Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Designer

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  Remote -Designed visually appealing subscriber content by coding. -Met regularly with design team to determine the day's goals.



Phoenix Union High School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Phoenix, Arizona Area -Taught up to 200 Title I students according to Arizona state standards. -Consistently scored 'highly effective' during teaching observations completed by administration and outside parties. -Implemented effective classroom management techniques to keep students engaged and on-task. -Built positive rapport with students to meet students where they were and assist them in college and career readiness. -Worked with a team of English teachers to implement strategies like project-based… Show more -Taught up to 200 Title I students according to Arizona state standards. -Consistently scored 'highly effective' during teaching observations completed by administration and outside parties. -Implemented effective classroom management techniques to keep students engaged and on-task. -Built positive rapport with students to meet students where they were and assist them in college and career readiness. -Worked with a team of English teachers to implement strategies like project-based learning and community building. Show less



Roosevelt School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Phoenix, Arizona Area -Taught up to 250 Title I junior high students according to Arizona state standards. -Implemented effective classroom management techniques to keep students engaged and on-task. -Built positive rapport with students to reach them in an encouraging way.



Hytched Weddings & Events

• Events Services

• Founder & Creative Director

  • May 2012 - Dec 2016

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Hytched Weddings & Events was a modern event planning studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. We planned and styled weddings and events for the 21st century with fresh ideas and a unique perspective custom fit to each client. Our services included everything from full event planning and coordination to design, consulting, and organizational management. We took the stress out of planning a big event and made the process fun and collaborative.