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

Cancer concerns heighten safety precautions at Lehigh Fire Department

Lehigh Acres Fire Fighter has battled with fire many times and came out on top, now he hopes to do the same thing with his latest battle, and it doesn’t involve flames. Lehigh Acres Fire Chief, Robert Dilallo was 30 years old when doctors diagnosed him with cancer. “They basically said you know, this type […]

Hope Scholarship helping bullied students find safe learning environments

Bullying victims often suffer in silence, but now, a scholarship is helping students relocate to safer learning environments. The Hope Scholarship gives students the opportunity to transfer to private schools, and fundraising is open to the public. Seventh grader Mariah Pavichevich is one student benefiting from the scholarship, living a happier life at a school […]

New DOH grant funds AEDs & “Stop the Bleed” kits in Lee County

Lee County is using a new $90,000 grant from the State Department of Health to purchase more medical supplies including automated external defibrillators or AEDs. Emergency responder Paul Rapp says as the county continues to grow, it is imperative they prepare for emergency situations. “The longer it takes for you to get an AED or […]

Woman almost kidnapped at North Fort Myers gas station

A woman was almost kidnapped at a North Fort Myers gas station after a stranger asked for a cigarette. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s report, a woman and her boyfriend were at the Circle K gas station on Bayline Drive. A man driving a U-Haul asked the woman for a cigarette, and when she […]

New clean-up tactic aims to keep algae from flowing into canals

Residents in Cape Coral are still dealing with the blue-green algae that is plaguing canals. “The smell of the blue green algae would just take your breath away,” said Denise Clements, who lives on one of the canals affected by the toxic algae. Clements neighborhood is now one of the two test sites for a […]

Rebuild Florida program helping those with Irma damage

A new state resource to help those stuck with Hurricane Irma damage opened it’s doors in Fort Myers this week. The program,  Rebuild Florida, was launched by the Department of Economic Opportunity, and connects those in need of repairs with federal assistance. The Mayor of Fort Myers welcomed the new Rebuild Florida center in downtown […]

Lee County project to reduce nitrogen levels in Powell Creek

Lee County just took a big step towards reducing nitrogen levels in Powell Creek. Residents say nitrogen and phosphates leaking into the Caloosahatchee River is part of the larger water quality problem. Many say that after this summer’s red tide and blue-green algae, enough is enough. “We definitely do need a plan, because this thing […]

Construction worker arrested after breaking into woman’s apartment, kissing her

A construction worker is behind bars after breaking into a woman’s home in the middle of the night Saturday. Despite living in a gated community with a gate guard and security cameras, Castaneda Gustavo Alvarenga was able to get into a woman’s apartment. The woman woke up to Alvarenga standing at her bedside, just inches […]

Harry Chapin opens mobile food pantry on Pine Island

Those taking a hit from the water quality crisis are now headed home with some extra help thanks to the Harry Chapin emergency food bank that opened on Pine Island Friday. Many who make their living from the water are struggling amid red tide and blue-green algae, losing business during the already-slow summer months. “Bookings […]

Punta Gorda homeowners meet with contractor over seawall repairs

Homeowners in Punta Gorda Isles were left with damaged seawalls after Hurricane Irma and one year later, they are dealing with slow construction. Neighbors are sick of dealing with torn up backyards, broken pipe lines and damaged curbing. MORE: Work ramps up even more to repair Punta Gorda seawalls from Hurricane Irma damage The contractor, Duncan […]