Professional Experience

Jan. 2023 - Present: Reporter/Multimedia Journalist at WINK News

Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2022: Bilingual Reporter/Anchor at WUFT News and Noticias WUFT in Gainesville, FL.

Jun. 2022 - Sep. 2022: Broadcast News Intern at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay.

 

Awards & Recognitions

2023 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Video Hard News Student for "Hurricane Ian: The Aftermath"

2023 Suncoast Chapter Student Production Emmy Award in Magazine Program for "Hurricane Ian: The Aftermath"

2022 Florida Society of Professional Journalists, Second Place for Best Coverage of Underrepresented Communities for "Historic White, Black Cemeteries Only Blocks Apart Tell Very Different Stories"

2022-2023 National Electronic Media Association Student Competition, First Place in Video News Segment for "Return to Pine Island."

2022-2023 National Electronic Media Association Student Competition, First Place in Video Magazine Program for "Hurricane Ian: The Aftermath"

2022 Florida Society of News Editors, First Place in Enterprise Writing for "Historic Black Cemeteries"

 

News Philosophy

Its my goal to impact those who read or view my stories for the better, whether that be by keeping them informed daily or by giving them the platform to share their own story. Like the saying goes, “Journalism is the first draft of history,” and I'm glad to be able to tell it!

 

Education

University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Communications with an outside concentration in History.

 

Birthplace 

I was born in Hialeah, Florida, and raised in Tampa.

 

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

When I'm not working, I'm a full-time dog mom to a miniature goldendoodle named Wendy. I love finding new places to explore together. My favorite thing to do is spend time with friends and family. I love gardening, reading, watching movies and learning how to cook new things!

 

Favorite thing (what you like best) about Southwest Florida

Being close to my family! And, the weather. It's hard to beat year-round sunshine.

 

 

 

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AI

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