Experience
Illinois Legislative Reporter
The Daily Line
Dec. 2024 - Present
- Reports on the policy and politics in Illinois state government
- Conducts interviews with lawmakers, industry leaders, advocates and more on proposed and enacted legislation and its impacts
- Researches policies and laws (always reads the bill)
- Covers court action related to the Illinois government, including legal action between the state and federal government
Digital Content Director
Peoria Public Radio
June 2023 - Dec. 2024
- Created digital strategy for WCBU which has grown overall audience engagement by 64%.
- Edited and fact-checked articles from reporters.
- Wrote and produced four weekly newsletters using Emma. Grew email subscriber count by nearly 2,000 within the first year in role.
- Managed WCBU’s website using NPR’s CMS Grove.
- Managed social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
- Lead and assisted with audience engagement efforts including voter guides, in-person events and an arts & culture newsletter. Helped lead an expansion of coverage into two news deserts which yielded more than 1,200 newsletter subscribers and thousands of unique web views.
- Assisted with fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.
- Reported daily stories and long-form features for websites and podcasts. Covers topics including environmental issues, government, education, courts and healthcare.
- Wrote, edited, voiced and produced audio work for newscasts and features.
- Voiced newscasts and features.
- Wrote breaking news, daily and feature articles for website.
- Took photos for web stories.
- Created data visualizations and analyzes data using Excel, Flourish and Infogram.
Statehouse Reporting Intern
Chicago Public Media
Jan. 2023 - June 2023
- Reported and produced daily reported stories for radio and website on legislation in the Illinois General Assembly, including education, environment, DCFS and criminal justice.
- Conducted interviews with Illinois politicians about legislation and top issues.
- Produced analysis of legislation as it went through the process to become law.
Editorial Assistant
Health News Illinois
Sept. 2022 - Dec. 2022
- Assisted with production of two daily newsletters using Constant Contact, including reviewing and editing articles.
- Managed social media accounts on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.
- Managed websites using WordPress.
- Assisted with planning and implementing in-person and virtual panel events, including live tweeting during events and creating wrap-up web posts.
- Created promotional graphics for events and social media using Canva.
- Reported daily and long-form features on the Illinois and Wisconsin healthcare industries.
- Contract role.
Freelance Reporter and Editor
SheBuysTravel
May. 2022 - Nov. 2022
- Wrote articles on travel destinations, hotels, and events utilizing SEO best practices.
- Edited and fact checked content from reporters to adhere to SEO best practices.
- Assisted in managing websites using WordPress.
Education
University of Illinois in Springfield
Graduated with a Master's of Art from the Public Affairs Reporting program, focusing on Illinois state government.
Relevant courses: Developing Public Policy, Government and Administrative Law, Political Communication, and Advanced Public Affairs Reporting.
Columbia College Chicago
Graduated with a Bachelor's of Art, majoring in journalism. Worked as the co-editor-in-chief of The Columbia Chronicle.
Relevant courses: Media Law and Ethics, International Reporting, Investigative Journalism, and Opinions Writing.
Certificates
Remote Pilots Certification
Part 107 remote pilot certified through the Federal Aviation Administration. Experience taking photos and videos with drones.
Speaking
Spring Session Showdown: What's next for Illinois?
May 2025
Served as a panelist, answering questions from moderators and the audience on the 2025 legislative session. Discussed federal lawsuits, energy and public transit policy and the 2026 midterm election.
Illinois 46th Senate District Debate
Oct. 2024
Served as a moderator for a debate between candidates, asking questions about policies, the current political climate and candidate backgrounds.
The Election is Over. Now What?
Nov. 2022
Served as a moderator for the panel hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield. Formulated and asked questions of the panelists.
