Storyteller, dog mom, twin, traveler and aunt.
When I was a kid, I fell in love with writing. I enjoyed creating my own world with its own characters and storylines. I have always wanted to be a writer, but I didn't think it was possible. Then, I found journalism.
My late father always read the Chicago Sun Times or Chicago Tribune growing up, but I didn't grasp the importance of journalism until I was older. After taking a journalism class in high school, I was hooked.
I became enchanted by the unique role journalists play in society. I knew I wanted to pursue a reporting career by the end of my junior year in high school, but I wasn't sure if I would be good enough to get the job done. I often wondered why people would want to share their stories with me and how I could even become a journalist.
During a busy three years at Ball State University, I learned my way around college and professional newsrooms and carved out my own writing style with help from editors and mentors along the way. The best advice I learned? Always ask for the dog's name and care about the little things.
As I continued to grow as a college journalist, I also took an interest in copy editing and fact checking. I have often, and continue to, joked that the AP Stylebook is my Bible. (I even landed my first job because of my passionate cover letter about AP Style and its role in my life. I'm serious.)
Two days after graduating from Ball State University, I moved back to The Region and started working at The Times of Northwest Indiana, where I currently serve as the South Lake County Reporter.
At The Times, I keep my childhood dream alive by telling stories about people who work in the community.
When I'm not in the newsroom, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling and seeking out new adventures. Want to chat? You can find my email here.
My late father always read the Chicago Sun Times or Chicago Tribune growing up, but I didn't grasp the importance of journalism until I was older. After taking a journalism class in high school, I was hooked.
I became enchanted by the unique role journalists play in society. I knew I wanted to pursue a reporting career by the end of my junior year in high school, but I wasn't sure if I would be good enough to get the job done. I often wondered why people would want to share their stories with me and how I could even become a journalist.
During a busy three years at Ball State University, I learned my way around college and professional newsrooms and carved out my own writing style with help from editors and mentors along the way. The best advice I learned? Always ask for the dog's name and care about the little things.
As I continued to grow as a college journalist, I also took an interest in copy editing and fact checking. I have often, and continue to, joked that the AP Stylebook is my Bible. (I even landed my first job because of my passionate cover letter about AP Style and its role in my life. I'm serious.)
Two days after graduating from Ball State University, I moved back to The Region and started working at The Times of Northwest Indiana, where I currently serve as the South Lake County Reporter.
At The Times, I keep my childhood dream alive by telling stories about people who work in the community.
When I'm not in the newsroom, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling and seeking out new adventures. Want to chat? You can find my email here.
