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.

Local projects affected by lumber shortage, higher prices due to pandemic

Construction has been postponed at the Clam Pass boardwalk as the pandemic is slowing the construction supply chain and creating a spike in material prices, and the issue could last through the end of 2020. For 25 years, Judith Leslie has driven two hours from Deerfield Beach just to visit Clam Pass Beach in Naples. “It […]

SWFL woman speaks out about COVID-19 restrictions after losing her husband to cancer

A Southwest Florida woman is speaking out after losing her husband to cancer. She says COVID-19 restrictions played a role in his death. “It’s probably the saddest and the most helpless feeling that you can have because your husband is in a place where you cannot touch him you cannot hug him,” Mary Schouw said. […]

Collier County Public Schools releases back-to-school video

Collier County Public Schools released a “First Look At School Year” video that shows how it plans to protect students at schools during the pandemic. From masks to hand sanitizer to social distancing, the experience will be a lot different. We spoke to a parent in Collier County on Monday about how she feels about […]

There is hope for millions living with bladder control issues

Not being able to control your bladder is a problem 40 million Americans are dealing with in the country. It’s a taboo issue that people will live with for decades without considering a visit to the doctor. But we are learning about good news for those who struggle with this. “I would constantly say, you […]

Collier County teacher worried about possible return to the classroom

As students and staff start getting ready to go back into the classroom, a Southwest Florida teacher says she’s terrified to return. Teacher Lera Brial in Collier County is a breast cancer survivor with an autoimmune disorder. With 60% of students in Collier County Public Schools set to return to school in person, Brial says […]

Pandemic delays high-profile criminal cases in SWFL

Criminal cases have been stalled by the coronavirus pandemic, so there has been no due process for suspects and families left waiting for answers. We looked into the argument for safety over justice in Southwest Florida Friday. There have been some high-profile cases delayed in Southwest Florida: Jorge Guerrero is accused of killing 9-year-old Diana […]

The virtual job hunt: Navigating online interviews in a pandemic-run world

Getting a job virtually could become the new norm as we move through this pandemic. But how is it different than interviewing in person? Sixty-four job applications later and Patricia Berg is still looking for another position after getting laid off from the Southwest Florida International Airport in March. “This has been very frustrating. I […]

Preparing for back to school in Collier County

The new start date for public schools in Collier County is Aug. 31. Sixty percent of students are heading back to the classroom and the district said it needs more time to prepare. Distance learning didn’t go well for Naples mom Amy Hickey. “It was awful,” she said. “They weren’t in school mode. They were […]

Finding your forever home during the pandemic

One family has been in Naples searching for the home of their dreams for four weeks. With the instability created by the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re not sure when they’ll find it. They hail from New York and while they loved their life there, it was getting to be a bit much. “It was kind of […]

Preparing for a hurricane during a pandemic

We’re heading into the peak of hurricane season and emergency managers are saying it’s even more important to be ready this year. “And it appears to be a very busy season,” said Dan Summers, director of the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Management Division. A busy season with a system looming right now in the […]