Work
Experience
Chicago Tribune
Jan 2025 – Present
FOIA Intern
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Analyzed State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds data to file dozens of records requests regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding within the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago.
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Organized returns of FOIA requests to find important takeaways to report out further.
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Interned through the Northwestern University Media Law and Government Transparency Practicum.
Investigative Reporting Workshop
June 2024 – Present
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Developed, reported, researched, and wrote two in-depth investigations on maintenance and upkeep processes in the District of Columbia's public housing system and on excessive amounts of unpaid housing code violation fines in the District, published in Washington City Paper.
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Analyzed data in Excel and used visualization tools to effectively convey complex quantitative information.
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Interviewed public housing residents around the District to convey the human experiences behind my reporting.
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Identified and pursued multiple follow-up stories based on information found in my initial reporting.
POLITICO
Jan 2024 - May 2024
New Jersey Editorial Intern
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Spearheaded POLITICO’s coverage of affordable housing legislation and campus protests on the Israel-Gaza War, as well as extensively reporting on competitive 2024 U.S. Senate and House campaigns and election reforms, including quick breaking news.
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Communicated with leaders in both houses of the N.J. state legislature, the Governor’s office, and major campaigns around the state, and tracked important legislation throughout the legislative process.
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Created daily newsletters for subscribers on the events of the day prior, working as a part of a team.
The Daily Princetonian
Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2023
Managing Editor, News Editor
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As Managing Editor in 2023: Spearheaded initiatives to advance content strategy regarding underrepresented communities and the continuation of long-term and investigative projects. Edited/published nightly ~15 articles, columns, podcasts and other content for both print and online, managing a staff of ~400 students.
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As Head News Editor in 2022: Managed all news coverage for the year, ensuring consistent and timely coverage of important events. Extensively communicated with University administration, while also writing and reporting particularly difficult or sensitive stories, including coverage of student deaths.
May 2023 - August 2023
International Press Institute
Press Freedom and Communications Intern
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Monitored, researched, and reported on press freedom violations worldwide, including reaching out to local sources and accessing files, as well as closely tracking social media and online alerts.
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Pitched, planned, and executed a multi-part enterprise series highlighting the experiences and challenges of LGBTQ+ journalists worldwide, featuring journalists from Belarus, Ethiopia, and Colombia among others.
U.S. House of Representatives
June 2022 - July 2022
Legislative Intern, Office of Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14)
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Handled women’s issues legislative tasks, focusing specifically on reproductive rights, attending briefings and hearings with other Congressional and White House offices and non-governmental actors
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Drafted text of a reproductive rights public awareness bill and moved bill through the introduction process
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Assisted with social media posts and press releases during turnover of communications staff
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Wrote cosponsor recommendations, amendment opposition speeches, and meeting memos for senior staff and the Congresswoman
May 2021 - July 2021
Legislative Intern, Office of Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07)
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​Prepped member testimony on amendments to foreign assistance funding bill, created floor cards
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Prepped the Congressman for hearings and interviews by providing talking points, news summaries, statements from other officials, and notes on related hearings, including on Afghanistan, China, and Cuba
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Collected and organized data on international money laundering and surveillance, including Pegasus spyware
Education
Sep. 2024 - Aug. 2025
Northwestern University Medill School
Master of Science in Journalism
Investigative Lab Specialization
Relevant Coursework: Journalism Methods, Foundations of Interactive Journalism, Ethics and Law in Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Foundations of Video Journalism, Media Law and Government Transparency
Aug. 2020 - May 2024
Princeton University | 3.75 GPA
B.A. in Public and International Affairs
Minor in Journalism
Relevant Coursework: Migration Reporting, Investigative Journalism, The Act of Immersion, Mass Media and U.S. Racial Politics, Native America in the News, International Relations, Microeconomics, Quantitative Social Science, Sustainable Futures Writing
Skills
& Expertise
Technical Skills
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R programming​
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Data analysis and visualization
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Adobe Illustrator
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Various CMS/back-end systems, including WordPress and CEO
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Web design
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Microsoft Office, including Excel
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Languages: Native English, Proficient French speaking, reading, and writing
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Skilled in social media monitoring, outreach, and promotion