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Welcome,

I’m an award-winning media professional currently based in Syracuse, NY. I have extensive experience in writing, editing, and producing multimedia content. Through my work and passions, I will always strive to provide a voice for the voiceless. 

Award-Winning

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2024 Excellence in Financial Journalism Award Recipient

Winner of 2024 Excellence in Financial Journalism Award in NextGen category for: "Phone Scammers Wreak Havoc on Americans and Their Wallets"

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Multiple Society of Professional Journalists Award Designations

Winner of 2025 SPJ National Mark of Excellence Award in Conversational Podcasts for: "We the Students: LGBTQ+ in America"​​

 

2024 SPJ Radio In-depth Reporting Award Finalist

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Multi-time BEA Festival of the Media Arts Award Recipient

2025 Narrative Audio Third Place

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2024 Multimedia Storytelling First Place

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2024 Radio Feature Third Place​

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