A Southern California-native, my commitment to journalism led me across the country to the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where I'm pursuing dual degrees in journalism and psychology.

On campus, I joined The Good Life Magazine, rising through the ranks from staff writer to section editor, assistant editor and eventually editor-in-chief. In that role, I led a 30-person team, managed the publication’s budget, raised nearly $2,000 for printing, and oversaw all editorial content from pitch to publication.

I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships and fellowships across the country. At CBS/KCAL News in Los Angeles, I shadowed reporters covering daily crime and breaking news. As a contributing reporter for the USA Today Network–New York, I analyzed hundreds of documents, investigating police misconduct, particularly cases of sexual harassment and stalking.

Most recently, I spent the summer in Phoenix as a Carnegie-Knight News21 fellow, investigating the expansion of immigration detention under a second Trump administration and reporting on the ground in multiple states. 

I’m passionate about investigative and enterprise reporting, especially drawn to stories that challenge power and highlight the humanity behind the headlines.