Accomplished communications professional with nearly twenty years of expertise in journalism and public relations, complemented by a robust management background and multidisciplinary skills in content creation. Upholds a strong ethical framework paired with a pragmatic approach to decision-making. An empathetic team player who excels in fostering collaborative environments to address complex challenges with innovative communications strategies.
Available for creative opportunities in writing, editing and photography.
Thank you!
Awards & Honors
2023 WSPRA Award of Merit — Special Purpose Publication
2020 WSPRA Award of Merit — Public Relations Campaign
2019 WSPRA Award of Merit — Social Media & Video
2018 NSPRA 35 Under 35 Program Recognition
2018 NSPRA Seminar Leaders Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2018 NSPRA Golden Achievement Award — Kennewick Kindness campaign
2018 NSPRA Awards of Excellence — Kennewick Kindness, Website and Social Media
2018 WSPRA Award of Excellence — Social Media
2017 WSPRA Best in Category — External/Internal E-Newsletter; Awards of Excellence, Writing & Social Media
2012 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in investigative reporting
2011 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in investigative reporting
2009 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award, 1st place in enterprise writing
2008 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in feature writing
2008 Dolly Connelly Award for Environmental Journalism
2020 WSPRA Award of Merit — Public Relations Campaign
2019 WSPRA Award of Merit — Social Media & Video
2018 NSPRA 35 Under 35 Program Recognition
2018 NSPRA Seminar Leaders Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2018 NSPRA Golden Achievement Award — Kennewick Kindness campaign
2018 NSPRA Awards of Excellence — Kennewick Kindness, Website and Social Media
2018 WSPRA Award of Excellence — Social Media
2017 WSPRA Best in Category — External/Internal E-Newsletter; Awards of Excellence, Writing & Social Media
2012 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in investigative reporting
2011 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in investigative reporting
2009 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award, 1st place in enterprise writing
2008 C.B. Blethen Memorial Award — 1st place in feature writing
2008 Dolly Connelly Award for Environmental Journalism
Community Involvement
Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum Founding Task Force: February 2023 — Present
Journalism Advisory Committee, Richland School District: 2019 — 2023
Finance Committee, Shalom United Church of Christ: September 2017 — August 2022
Journalism Advisory Committee, Kennewick School District: 2015 — 2018
Lunch Buddies Program, Ignite Youth Mentoring: March 2017— June 2018
Journalism Advisory Committee, Richland School District: 2019 — 2023
Finance Committee, Shalom United Church of Christ: September 2017 — August 2022
Journalism Advisory Committee, Kennewick School District: 2015 — 2018
Lunch Buddies Program, Ignite Youth Mentoring: March 2017— June 2018
Education
University of Kansas — Graduated May 2006 with BA English in Creative Writing & BS Journalism in News & Information
Shows, Exhibitions and Public Displays
Dodge & Burn, "NYC: A Tourist's Perspective," selected film photographs, July 2013 (online)
Darkroom Gallery, "Down On The Farm" group exhibit; Essex Junction, Vermont; July-August 2011
F-Stop Magazine, "Blur & Focus" group exhibit, October/November 2010 (online)
Lava Beds National Monument, selected Klamath Tribal photographs used for displays on tribal culture and history (collection)
Shaw Historical Library, selected Klamath Restoration Powwow images (online)
Green Blade Bakery, selected color photographs, Spring 2010
Klamath County Library, "Construction of Memory" November 2009
Contemporary Arts Kitchen, "Construction of Memory" late August 2009 to mid-October 2009
Print
Before, During & After Parades, self-published photobook, 2021
Klamathea, self-published photobook, 2017
Tri-City Herald, newspaper, 2012-2016
Herald and News, newspaper, 2007-2012
Klamath Life, magazine, 2007-2012
Null Set, magazine, June 2014
Construction of Memory, self-published photobook, 2009
Dodge & Burn, "NYC: A Tourist's Perspective," selected film photographs, July 2013 (online)
Darkroom Gallery, "Down On The Farm" group exhibit; Essex Junction, Vermont; July-August 2011
F-Stop Magazine, "Blur & Focus" group exhibit, October/November 2010 (online)
Lava Beds National Monument, selected Klamath Tribal photographs used for displays on tribal culture and history (collection)
Shaw Historical Library, selected Klamath Restoration Powwow images (online)
Green Blade Bakery, selected color photographs, Spring 2010
Klamath County Library, "Construction of Memory" November 2009
Contemporary Arts Kitchen, "Construction of Memory" late August 2009 to mid-October 2009
Before, During & After Parades, self-published photobook, 2021
Klamathea, self-published photobook, 2017
Tri-City Herald, newspaper, 2012-2016
Herald and News, newspaper, 2007-2012
Klamath Life, magazine, 2007-2012
Null Set, magazine, June 2014
Construction of Memory, self-published photobook, 2009