Professional Experience

February 2020 to Present: Consumer reporter, WINK News.
Previously worked at KDRV NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon for about three years; Interned at KTVU FOX 2 News in the San Francisco Bay Area.

News Philosophy

Everyone has a story and those stories deserve to be heard/told.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I love to read anything and everything. When I'm not working, you can catch me outside hiking and enjoying the Southwest Florida sunshine.

Education

Bachelor's in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The weather!

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity provides tools to help those struggling with debt, housing

As record-high inflation continues, more Americans use credit cards to pay their bills. Florida has the third most credit card debt in the U.S., according to a WalletHub study. Habitat for Humanity gives you the tools to knock out that debt. This Habitat for Humanity home in the works symbolizes Desiree Lewis-Dahlke’s hard work, and […]

How your technology and subscriptions could be costing you money

Every cent counts right now, especially with inflation being the highest it’s been in decades. Gas, groceries, and housing prices are soaring, and it’s impossible not to spend money on the essentials. “An extra one hundred on gas, and then, with rent increases, it’s like $500,” said one person. You could be wasting money unnecessarily […]

Grocery shopping still tough for some in SWFL due to prices

High prices are still eating away at budgets, but for the second straight month, inflation eased up. It dropped by two-tenths of a percent between July and August. At grocery stores, the sticker shock is still there, but there are signs of hope walking down the aisles. For the first time, prices for some staples […]

Money. (Credit: CBS News)

Areas where inflation is waning

While it may seem like you may be surrounded by inflation and high prices all around you, not everything is actually going up in price. From the pump to the grocery store, inflation is hitting consumers where it hurts the most, our wallets. Economists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton business school found the average […]

social media

Posting on social media may be impacting your job

Even though we are on social media all the time, you may want to be cognizant of what you post because you may find yourself out of a job. A former Dollar General employee found out the hard way when they were fired after going viral describing what it was like working there. “A lot […]

Leaders gather to speak about the state of Southwest Florida

Dozens of local leaders gathered on Wednesday for an event called the State of the Region, put on by Southwest Florida Inc. They discussed solutions to some of the area’s most important economic challenges, including improving water quality, growth and housing. Southwest Florida Inc., which incorporates Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties expects our area to […]

SAVE plan

Paying off student loans could affect your credit score

Federal student loan borrowers everywhere are rejoicing that some or all of their debt will be wiped away. But it could bring what experts call a temporary negative effect to personal finances. That’s because paying off a loan is a blessing and a slight curse. You’re closer to being debt-free which also hurts your credit […]

Tools to make the job search easier

Millions of people are looking for their next job opportunity, but job hunting can be a full-time job itself. There are more than 11 million job openings, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, each corporate opening attracts 250 resumes and only about six candidates will get called for an interview. Here […]

How to use your apps to save some money

Grab your cell phone or tablet and head to the App Store. Here are some tips on how to save money. Prices continue to go up, but there are ways you can save some money by downloading apps like GasBuddy or Upside can help save a few dollars at the pump. GasBuddy shows you the […]