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.

Football University camp wraps up

Football University’s Top Gun Showcase wrapped up Sunday at Paradise Coast Sports Complex and Event Center. But events like this look very different in the middle of a global pandemic. “It feels weird, it just feels weird,” said sixth-grader and camper Lucas Carr. There are normal staples of team sports that aren’t allowed anymore. “They […]

Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts inaugural event amid pandemic

The first day of Football University’s Top Gun Showcase ended late Friday afternoon. About 800 athletes took to take to the field to show off their skills. “I’m excited to prove myself and show that I can play for the top schools in the country,” said Carson Vetor, a Gulf High School senior and wide […]

Shorter COVID-19 test result wait times, other measures coming to Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials continue to respond to the coronavirus surge in the state, with added measures coming soon. A shipment of Remdesivir, a drug that could possibly speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients, is expected to reach Florida hospitals next week. And antibody testing sites are expected to be available to the […]

Oklahoma family says Collier County football camp is worth trip, risks

We looked at why making a trip to Collier County could mean a better chance at a football career. Twins Jordan and Jalen Lane have played football since they were both five years old. “This is something that they’ve been very passionate about,” said Larry Ford, the Lane brothers’ father. Jordan and Jalen are now […]

SWFL student with autism enjoys virtual learning, but also deals with obstacles

The switch from in-class to distance learning put lots of kids behind. For students with autism, they also had to start getting therapy virtually. And a health expert says the virtual learning during the pandemic has caused regression in some of the students with developmental disabilities he has seen. We learned about what became key […]

Most Vanderbilt Beach visitors abide by time restrictions, say no harm done

Vanderbilt Beach opened Friday morning with time restrictions, and at the 11 a.m. closing time, officials experienced little to no pushback from beachgoers. It was a normal morning on the beach, cut short. “We’ll be back at 5 p.m., I guess,” said Pablo Fernandez who lives in Naples. This comes after commissioners voted last week […]

Experts say tracking spread of coronavirus easier said than done

Health and math experts explained to us Thursday it’s not easy to model and predict the spread of the coronavirus. Health experts are also looking at the properties of the virus, including how contagious it is and if it can become airborne. When new spread of COVID-19 occurs, it’s up to contact tracers to get […]