Professional Experience
2023-Present: Anchor/Traffic Anchor, WINK News
2021-2023: Reporter/Anchor, WINK News
2020-2021: Reporter, WINK News
2017-2020: Reporter/Anchor, KPVI News in Pocatello, ID
News Philosophy
I work every day to report the news accurately, compassionately, and with urgency. More specifically, as your morning Traffic Anchor, I want to make sure all Southwest Floridians are informed and prepared every morning as they head out the door and onto our roadways.
Education
I received my Bachelor of Communication in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Miami. I graduated in 2017. Go Canes!
Birthplace
I was born and grew up 30 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., in Gaithersburg, MD.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
I've played volleyball my entire life, and Southwest Florida is a perfect place to continue pursuing that passion! I've loved being a part of several local beach volleyball teams in Fort Myers. I also, of course, love hanging out by the beach and pool, enjoying Southwest Florida's beautiful ecosystem and wildlife at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, and more!
Family & Pets
My family still lives in the Washington D.C. area, but I have my two adorable 5-year-old cats, Jack and Ollie, to keep me company!
Favorite thing about Southwest Florida
You can't beat the weather and the people! We live in such a beautiful and welcoming community, and I'm so glad to call Southwest Florida home.

Family of 14-year-old hit-and-run victim wants justice as son recovers

A hit-and-run driver is still out on the streets after hitting a 14-year-old boy, leaving him in the middle of the road in critical condition. The crash happened on US-41 at Whistlers Cove Boulevard, just before 7 a.m. on Thursday. Days later, Jamesly Malande is proven to be a fighter after several surgeries. Right now, […]

Crime Stoppers needs your help finding the driver who hit a teen in Lely

Thursday morning just before sunrise, a driver hit a 14-year-old boy at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and U.S. 41 and fled the scene. SWFL Crime Stoppers is now asking for any information you may have about the crash. It’s been more than 30 hours since the incident but Florida Highway Patrol still has no […]

Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes that has cut off vulnerable seniors from family since mid-March over fears of spreading the new coronavirus. With his voice cracking at times, he wondered aloud if his actions might have contributed to suffering in his state. At one […]

Collier schools, parents wrestle with virtual learning tech as students return to class

Virtual students in Collier County have had to work around technical difficulties going into this unconventional school year. While more than half of Collier public school students walked back into the classroom this morning, home became the classroom for many others. Olivia Angeles’ two children, preschooler Sofia, and fourth-grader Liam, got off to a smooth […]

New families in Collier County face issues getting kids registered for school

As Southwest Florida schools prepare to open their doors safely next week, new families in Collier County are facing another issue. “Well, besides frustrated, I feel sad for my little guy,” said Cheryl Brown. It’s three days before the start of school and Brown doesn’t know if the district will allow her grandson Tristan to […]

Sheriff: Missing dad of Bengals player is safe, in good health

The missing father of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander turned up early Thursday at a ranger station at a Florida state park, sheriff’s officials said. Jean Alexandre, 65, was reported to be in good health and will be reunited with this family, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Twitter post Thursday morning. He walked up […]

Parents petition schools to allow attendance at games

No fans are allowed at high school sporting in Collier County this year. Two moms want to change that. They started a petition to encourage Collier County Public Schools to allow fans at games. Football moms Courtney Haas and Jessica Vanston have cheered on their sons RJ Williams and Wyatt Vanston on the field since […]

Collier County sees downward trend with mask mandate, ensures businesses comply

A judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on Collier County’s mask mandate. The lawsuit was filed by Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms and Seed to Table Market. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners mandated masks July 21. Since then, cases have dropped dramatically. It now has […]

Naples Estates community members take no chances during hurricane season

For community members who lived in Naples Estates during Hurricane Irma, the memories of the devastating storm are clear. Neighbors we spoke to aren’t taking any chances Friday amid the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Rachel Cox-Rosen, who talked to neighbors about then and […]