Education
Iowa State University, Dec. 2026 Graduation, 4.0/4.0
- Major: Journalism and Environmental Studies
- Study Abroad: University of Pécs, Hungary, Lancaster University, England
Communications Experience
ISU Daily Political Reporter, Ames, IA, Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2026
- Beat reporter for weekly Student Government meetings
- Observed, wrote and published 35 articles and counting within hours of coverage concluding
- Sifted through hours-long recordings to find topics pertaining most to the student population
ISU Admissions Call Center Student Telecounselor, Ames, IA, February - July 2024, Present
- Counseled students and family members on the admissions process and scholarships
- Solved issues individuals had with various admissions processes through the student databases
News Intern, Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, NE, June 2026 - August 2026
- Covered Nebraska politicians, campaigns and policy daily, resulting in several front-page stories
- Utilized public information to fact-check and research topics, maintaining the integrity of the publication
- Obtained firsthand information by maintaining relationships with local leaders and community members
Carroll Times Herald Summer Intern, Carroll, IA, May 2025 - August 2025
- Wrote eight published articles a week on topics ranging from local, state and national events
- Traveled around Carroll County to conduct in-person interviews
- Captured local stories through the use of a professional camera in varying settings
Senator Chuck Grassley Press Intern, Washington, D.C. July 2024 - August 2024
- Attended interviews with Sen. Grassley and accurately relayed policy points discussed to legislative staff
- Compiled pertinent news clippings and broadcasts, dispersed to staff members and the senator
- Wrote press releases immediately following Iowa family visits to Capitol Hill
The Daily Orange Staff Writer, Syracuse, NY, August 2023 - December 2023
- Compiled information and interviews to write five published articles in a fast-paced newsroom
- Beats included student government, the environment and city events
- Interviewed a wide range of individuals, including students, professors, city officials and business owners
2023 House of Representatives Legislative Page, Des Moines, IA January 2023 - April 2023
- Learned the process of state government during a heated political session through first-hand experience
- Assisted all 100 representatives with committee meetings, debates and constituent communication