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I am dedicated to producing responsible journalism that tells complex, nuanced stories. My work ranges from criminal justice investigations to data analysis to utility explainers. I often make appearances on the radio and podcast episodes. (Sometimes they let me talk about Taylor Swift on air.)
I have been recognized multiple times for my reporting, including most recently by the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California, the SF Press Club and the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. I also have been invited to speak at panels and conferences like KQEDFest and the Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit.
I was formerly the first full-time data reporter at Michigan Radio and contributed to the Peabody-winning NPR podcast Believed. During the height of the pandemic, I assisted in the maintenance and development of the Detroit Free Press COVID-19 tracker.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in Communication from Stanford University. (I once got to introduce Ronan Farrow at an event.)
Outside of work, I have a love of fiction, film, pop culture, and weird internet projects. I was a 2023-2024 resident at The Ruby, a creative space in the Bay Area. The Ruby, a creativ