My career is an unfolding story.

My trajectory comes from an array of organizations, mentors and experiences. Through it all, I seek one common thread: to master new approaches in how I report, write, edit and share stories with impact.

These experiences have helped shape me into a relentless journalist and will continue to influence my work in the years ahead. Cumulatively, my experiences have prepared me for increasingly complex roles in editing and shaping the work of fellow journalists. Alongside my stories, I look for opportunities to give back to the profession through mentoring and training my colleagues.

Investigative Editing Certificate
Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Arizona State University (2026)

Designed for working journalists, this certificate program focused on planning and managing watchdog reporting from concept to publication. Coursework included story planning, guiding investigations, outlining and structuring narratives, and editing for clarity and impact. The program also explored strategies for integrating multimedia, audio and data into accountability journalism.

Data Institute

Two-week training program, Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, Washington, D.C. (2026)

This program, also organized by the Center for Journalism & Democracy, provided intensive instruction in both basic and advanced data journalism. Hands-on training included advanced Excel techniques, web scraping, HTML and CSS, Datawrapper, Tabula and OpenRefine.

The experience strengthened my ability to analyze complex datasets, extract insights from public records and incorporate data visualizations into accountability reporting.

In 2024, I received a national fellowship through the Annenberg Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California. For the next year, I reported on Oregon's rollout of a new state program to combat fentanyl addiction and divert people toward recovery instead of jail. 

I traveled extensively throughout Oregon, documenting regional differences in how counties set up programs and reporting on the challenges — and opportunities — in the new phase of the state's efforts to combat opioids. 

In additional to traditional reporting, I also focused on community engagement. I conducted extensive surveys — online and in person — of people in recovery, providers and others — to gauge public sentiment and inform my work. Most significantly, the experience strengthened my approach to reporting on vulnerable communities with sensitivity, nuance and depth.

"Harm and Death: Report Shows How Oregon State Hospital Failed Lane County Patient"

Bruce Baer Award (2026)

Oregon State Hospital coverage recognized for outstanding public affairs journalism.

"Oregon Faces Scrutiny Over One-of-a-Kind Hurdles to Children's Health Care"

• First Place, Health Reporting — Society of Professional Journalists, Region 10 (2023)
• First Place, Government & Politics Reporting — Society of Professional Journalists, Region 10 (2023)
• Second Place, Investigative Reporting — Society of Professional Journalists, Region 10 (2023)

"Nevada Ranchers Fight Feds"

• Third Place, Explanatory Journalism, Nevada Press Club (2015).

"Questions Raised in CSI/Builder Relationship"

• First Amendment Award — Idaho Press Club (2010)
• First Place, Investigative Reporting — Utah-Idaho-Spokane Associated Press Association (2010)

State Budget Reporting

• First Place, Beat Reporting on State Budgets — Utah-Idaho-Spokane Associated Press Association (2010)

Training: Share data journalism, public records and enterprise reporting techniques with newsroom colleagues through occasional training sessions.

Board Member
Society of Professional Journalists, Oregon Chapter (2024–Present)

Serve on the chapter's board of directors, helping organize professional development events, the annual conference and training panels for journalists across Oregon while advocating for government transparency and public access to records.

Professional Memberships:  I maintain memberships in Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Association of Health Care Journalists to sharpen my accountability journalism, stay current with industry standards and continue developing specialized reporting techniques.