Professional experience:
I began my career in local news in 2014 and have told stories for WRAL.com and WRAL-TV since 2016. After focusing on communication and marketing after college, I fell in love with the fast-paced world of news.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, UNC Wilmington
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News philosophy:
Be compassionate and curious. Ask the questions people want to know.
Birthplace:
Right here in Raleigh. I love writing about my home of 30+ years while learning something new each day.
Favorite things:
My family, friends and coworkers, writing, yoga, cooking, reading, oldies music, coffee, painting, hiking, nature and traveling.
Family and pets:
I have a husband, daughter and two rescue dogs.
Likes best about NC:
There are so many parks, beautiful landscapes and trails for camping and hiking (my personal favorite is Hanging Rock State Park).
Most memorable assignments:
Traveling to New York City and San Francisco for a Facebook video conference, covering Hurricane Florence, writing about the euthanasia crisis in N.C. animal shelters and making my television debut on WRAL-TV's "Pet of the Day."