Experienced journalist with expertise in statewide reporting, environmental coverage, and audience engagement. Proven track record of producing high-impact stories and real-time crisis updates. Skilled in multimedia formats such as newsletters, podcasts and political roundtables. Dedicated to delivering timely, relevant content that resonates with diverse audiences across digital and audio platforms.
03/2024 - Current: Texas Connect Reporter, USA TODAY - TEXAS
Regular contributor for the following:
03/2022 - 03/2024: Agriculture and Environmental Reporter
Regularly covering:
05/2023-Current: Editorial Advisory Board, Society of Environmental Journalists
05/2023-Current: VP of Communications, Association for Women in Communications in Lubbock
05/2023: Recipient, NYU SPS Professional Writing Impact Award
05/2023: Finalist, Yale Program on Climate Communications
06/2022-Current: Member, National Association of Agriculture Journalists
Judge, Peter Lisagor Awards, Environmental and Science Journalism
Judge, SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, Environmental Journalism and News Writing
Member, Society of Environmental Journalists
Member, Society of Professional Journalists