I'm an investigative and data journalist who's always hunting for good stories.
ABC NEWS & ABC7 LOS ANGELES, DATA REPORTER
Los Angeles; Oct. 2024 - Present
I’m a data reporter covering everything from breaking news to long-term investigations for ABC News, ABC7 Los Angeles and other ABC stations. My work touches all topic areas, including criminal justice, housing, education, the economy and more. I have my hands in so many aspects of the broadcast work — I write code, analyze large datasets, conduct interviews, design graphics, write scripts and web copy, collaborate with reporters across ABC News, pursue investigative story ideas and much more.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, DATA/INVESTIGATIONS EDITOR
Remote; Nov. 2023 - Oct. 2024
I managed, advised and fact checked data projects across the content team, including wrangling large government datasets and supplying writers with data for stories. I designed the structure and coverage areas for a brand new investigative reporting team, building a roadmap for success.
INEWSOURCE, INVESTIGATIVE DATA REPORTER
San Diego, California; Feb. 2018 - Oct. 2023
I analyzed data, reported and wrote investigative stories. I focused on campaign finance in 2018, unethical human research in 2019, the impacts of COVID-19 on San Diego in 2020, veterans issues in 2021, addiction and homelessness in 2022 and right-wing extremism in 2023. I regularly produced radio and television packages for local stations like CBS 8 and KPBS. I performed data analysis and visualizations for reporters across the newsroom. My reporting at inewsource was featured on the front page of USATODAY, on NPR and elsewhere. My projects have directly led to impact on the San Diego community, including firings, audits, lawsuits and Congressional inquiries. My reporting on safety hazards a nationally renowned addiction rehab facility resulted in federal, state and local investigations, the facility’s license being put on probation and an admissions freeze to the rehab program.
the Desert sun, data/investigations editor
Palm Springs, California; Sept. 2016 - Feb. 2018
I oversaw investigations in the newsroom and managed a team of enterprise reporters who produce long-term projects. I was the lead writer and the data analyst for a project on California's criminal justice reform efforts. I conducted data analysis for time-intensive newsroom and was a leader in data analysis for many USA TODAY Network investigations. I traveled to other newsrooms in the network to teach reporters about data analysis and public records. I conducted data analysis, writing and editing for The Wall: Untold Stories, Unintended Consequences. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2018, among other awards.
Salt lake tribune, dow jones data fellow
Salt Lake City, Utah; May 2016 - Aug. 2016
I analyzed data and reported and wrote stories based on my discoveries. I produced multiple front-page articles and multimedia investigative projects, including pieces on the highest-paid employees in the city and the dearth of resources for Native American education. Prior to starting at the Tribune, I received intensive data training in Columbia, Missouri from individuals at Investigative Reporters and Editors. I was in the first class of Dow Jones News Fund data journalism fellows.
Philadelphia inquirer, city desk reporter
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jan. 2016 - May 2016
I wrote and reported 16 hours per week for the City Desk as an intern, covering breaking news and features. I live-tweeted for the Inquirer twitter account during breaking news events. I produced four front-page stories. I collaborated with the investigative team on their coverage of the PA attorney general and wrote a deep dive connecting the many lawsuits filed against her.
Forbes, education writer
Jersey City, New Jersey; May - Sept. 2015
I reported and wrote on higher education, specifically the amenities and services that universities do and don't supply for students. This included a feature on the how much universities are paying because of sexual assault and another on the growth in campus police forces. I helped the College Rankings desk compile Forbes' 2015 college rankings list. I also fact-checked and collected data for other projects going into Forbes Magazine.
New york daily news, queens bureau reporter
New York, New York; June 2014 - July 2014
I wrote articles daily, primarily for the Queens section of the paper, as a summer intern. This included a piece revealing severe mistreatment of women in a homeless shelter that led to investigations by city organizations and politicians. I covered breaking news for the city desk on Sundays and also reported from the Queens courthouse.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, Editor-In-Chief
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sept. 2012 - Jan. 2016
Editor-in-Chief. In my most prominent role at the University of Pennsylvania's college media company, I was Editor-in-Chief for a year. I oversaw the daily production of the newspaper and website, and worked on long-term editorial projects for the publication. I helped direct the DP's long-term online strategy, financial sustainability and revenue models with the Board of Directors, which includes professional journalists who are Penn alumni.
Other roles: Investigative Reporter, Crime and Legal Affairs Reporter, Graphics Producer. Among other tasks, I reported and wrote longform investigative stories, focusing on mental health and financial aid. I also wrote a long investigative piece on the university museum showcasing stolen Native American artifacts.
Philadelphia weekly, general assignments intern
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2014
I fact checked, transcribed interviews and wrote short excerpts for the magazine. I entered upcoming events information into online calendar system for the website. I worked closely with the Managing Editor.