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I am set to graduate with a master’s degree in Investigative and Data Journalism in May 2025, having successfully completed both my bachelor's and master's degrees within a span of four years.

I have reported on a diverse range of topics, most recently with a particular emphasis on sports journalism. My experience also includes covering local governments, international politics, education and agriculture.

Myself (left) and former co-editor-in-chief of The Kirkwood Call Amara Harper (right) being honored by the Missouri Senate for speaking in favor of the Cronkite New Voices Act on March 3, 2021.

About Me

I've always loved writing. My journalism career began when I joined my middle school's paper in seventh grade and wrote my first article, which covered whether middle school dating should be allowed or not (hard hitting news, of course). From that point on, I have always looked forward to the next byline.

Attending the University of Missouri School of Journalism has shaped me into a multifaceted, driven worker. I continue to learn by doing, as per the Missouri Method, and appreciate every learning opportunity I am given. 

In just three years, I earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with dual emphases in reporting + writing and cross-platform editing + producing. Now in my fourth year at the University of Missouri, I will graduate in May 2025 with a master’s degree in journalism with emphases on data and investigative journalism.

As I earn my master's degree, I'm incorporating my interest in scholastic press freedoms through my thesis. Specifically, I am researching if prior review and prior restraint in high school publications alters student journalists' understandings of news values. I hope my investigation contributes a fraction of the research toward whether instating prior review in education-based media is more beneficial or harmful in the incorporation and practice of journalism.

My favorite part of journalism is that you can learn a little bit of everything and fluent in the creative process. I am happiest when I can combine my passions for sports reporting, data reporting and investigations. Besides my reporting experience with an array of topics, I also have experience as an editor, digital producer, page designer and visual storyteller.

I am currently looking for future employment opportunities, beginning with start dates in May 2025. Please feel free to take a look at my work and reach out to me with any further questions or opportunities to share!