Professional Experience

Previous to having the pleasure of working as a reporter at Wink News in June 2018, I was a reporter at WXXV in Gulfport, Mississippi for 2 years after interning at WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Awards & Recognition

Honored to have had the opportunity keep the Mississippi Gulf Coast informed from the shores during Hurricane Nate, part of the station's very first time providing wall-to-wall severe weather coverage. Also covered a story on a car crash that reopened a police investigation, and was a three-year award winner of the Radio and Television Digital News Association broadcasting scholarship.

News Philosophy

Be a voice for those that need to be heard and always listen to your community, everyone has a story to tell.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Whether it's swimming, boating, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing or just enjoying the beach--- my free time is most enjoyably spent near the water! And we're in just the right place. I also really like to volunteer at my church, bike ride, hike, do yoga, and eat ice cream.

Education

Majored in Broadcasting Arts at Central Michigan University, with a double minor in journalism and sports management.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beautiful sunshine, sandy beaches and friendly people.

Hometown

Farmington Hills, MI

How schools, parents are handling at-home learning for special needs students

Homeschooling can be hard, especially for parents who have never done it before. But what about parents of special needs children? They’re used to their children getting special one-on-one instruction. Now, they have a Chromebook instead. ”Sophie would be one of the ones that would be considered at risk; she has a lot of other […]

NCH stops drive-thru testing as patients left waiting for results

NCH Healthcare System is stopping all drive-thru testing for the coronavirus because it’s running out of supplies. The announcement that they’ll only test inside the hospital comes as one woman said she’s still waiting for her test results after more than a week. “I need to know if I exposed a large number of extremely […]

Naples fire chief asks governor to act now and issue ‘shelter in place’ order

The Naples fire chief wrote an email to the governor Monday morning voicing his concerns for public safety, saying it keeps him up at night and that the rules need to get stricter in order to save lives. Chief Pete DiMaria says first responders have worked hard to enforce the tighter restrictions for social distancing, […]

Volunteers help feed migrant worker families in North Naples

We’re all in this together, as we fight a global health crisis. That’s why some volunteers and organizations are putting their stress aside to give back to the working, migrant community. Educators and volunteers at St. John’s Evangelist Church in North Naples spent their day teaching students a very difficult life lesson about the coronavirus […]

Matlacha fishermen still open for business amid coronavirus crisis

Store shelves may be empty, but local fishermen want you to know there’s still plenty of fish in the water. Matlacha charter boat captains are getting in on it and you can too! WINK News’ Gina Tomlinson shows you how the Pine Island Seafood Market in Matlacha is trying to survive the coronavirus crisis with […]

Naples Senior Center volunteers helping seniors during coronavirus isolation

People helping people during the coronavirus crisis. The Naples Senior Center is closing Wednesday, but officials there say they won’t let their seniors down. Lots of them depend on the center to socialize and even to eat. One volunteer is helping them find hope in moments of darkness. ”These volunteers are going way above their […]

Naples Senior Center quiet as it closes its doors due to coronavirus concerns

It’s normally a place buzzing with excitement for older folks, but now, the Naples Senior Center is a ghost town. Just another fallout of the coronavirus, the center, designed to keep seniors from feeling alone, is shutting its doors. Some people even rely on the center to eat. “Granted, I don’t want to get the […]

Witness to deadly boat crash near Vanderbilt Beach speaks

We spoke to the witness of a swimmer-involved boat crash in Collier County. We told you about the deadly boat crash that killed swimmer Onofrio Sozio, 57, in the water near Vanderbilt Beach recently. A video was taken moments after investigators say the boat’s driver threw the swimmer a life jacket and took off. “The […]

Collier deputies, firefighters team up to keep you safe at the beach

Spring break is here and the beaches in Collier County are packed. Deputies say it makes it tougher to respond to emergencies, so they’re teaming up with firefighters for your safety on the sand and in the water. Recently a swimmer was struck by a boat. To get to that swimmer quickly, first responders used […]

NCH awaits patient’s coronavirus test results after other tests negative

NCH Healthcare System in Collier County confirms one patient tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), and NCH also confirms another patient is awaiting test results back for the virus Tuesday. It’s welcome news for residents of Collier County and all in the Southwest Florida region, but people we spoke to in Collier County remain alert. “It’s […]