About me

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I'm an award-winning multimedia journalist based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for telling stories about the environment, immigration, and social justice.

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In addition to storytelling, I have worked in international development, refugee aid, community arts engagement, and outdoor education.  I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (The Gambia and Eswatini), a certified Wilderness First Responder, and a backpacking instructor with NOLS.

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I hold a master's degree in Mass Communications from Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from George Washington University. I am also a Wilderness First Responder and a certified FAA drone pilot.

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I am currently reporting at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com as an Environmental Reporting Fellow.