About
My Story
I was born & raised in Decatur, Illinois, and I recently moved to Chicagoland to study at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
The lessons I’ve learned, people I’ve met & experiences I’ve had at Northwestern have taught me an abundance about today’s media & public relations landscape.
I’m confident that my education is preparing me for a successful future in the field.
While on campus, I’ve embraced the value of hands-on learning.
I joined the WNUR News team in the fall of my freshman year, creating podcast-style packages, producing on-air radio shows & eventually serving on the station’s leadership board as Executive Producer.
With Northwestern News Network, I’ve broadened my production skills as the TV station’s Technical Director, using the latest newsroom technology to create sophisticated & compelling newscasts.
I’ve always loved to write, but Medill instructors with rich real-world experience have helped me build a vast library of storytelling techniques for a variety of mediums and styles.
During a summer break away from Northwestern, I returned home & engaged with the town I grew up in as a NowDecatur.com content creator.
Everything I produced was rooted in community, teaching me the value of a well-told story.
Whether it’s a 44-year-old musical tradition, the nation’s largest agriculture show or a speaker at the public library, each of my stories aimed to positively impact the greater Decatur area.
I’m always looking for my next adventure.
Visit my portfolio to read, see & listen to my work. Check out my resume, & don’t hesitate to reach out!