Professional Experience

  • WSPA, Spartanburg, SC — Video Editor, June 2006 - June 2007
  • WTWO/WAWV, Terre Haute, IN — Production Specialist, Sept. 2011 - July 2012
  • KTVL, Medford, OR — News Producer, August 2012 - August 2013
  • KMID, Midland, TX — News Producer, Feb. 2014 - Feb. 2015
  • WSLS, Roanoke, VA — News Producer, March 2015 - Sept. 2016
  • O&O FOX News, D.C. Bureau — Freelance Producer, 2017
  • KVLY, Fargo, ND — Multimedia Journalist, Dec. 2017 - Dec. 2019
  • WINK, Fort Myers, FL - Health and Medical Multimedia Journalist, Jan. 2020 - Present

News Philosophy

The more you know about your community, the stronger and healthier it can become! That’s why I believe in local news - energizing and empowering a community is valuable. It can lead to meaningful change and a deeper understanding of your neighbors (allowing you to help them overcome the challenges they face, and share in their successes).

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Let’s lace up those sneakers, throw on some sunscreen, and get outside! Whether it’s hitting the pavement for a jog, strapping on a helmet and biking a new trail, or strolling through southwest Florida’s great outdoors - that’s where I want to be. Another interest? Cats! Don't ask me about mine unless you're prepared for a lengthy slideshow.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications at The University of North Carolina - Asheville

Master’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Maryland - College Park

Likes best about Southwest Florida

I am blown away by all of the unique creatures and beautiful plants!

Hometown

Gaithersburg, MD

 

A year of COVID-19

Coronavirus started out slow. We now know it may have been in the U.S. as early as December 2019, but it took months to officially show up in Florida. “Last night, the Department of Health announced there are two presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease here in the State of Florida,” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced […]

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SWFL hopes to control pandemic by continuing the vaccine rollout

In the new year, as the vaccine rollout continues in Southwest Florida, health officials are hoping this will be a big step in controlling the pandemic. Waves of emotion swept across SWFL a vaccines became available to those 65 and older and high-risk frontline health care workers. Ellen and Bob Iverson say they were relieved. […]

Answers to some of your pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions

The coronavirus vaccine is new territory for all of us, and with that comes many questions. The phones here at WINK News have been ringing off the hook with people looking for answers. WINK News Health and Medical Reporter Veronica Marshall set out to get those questions answered. WATCH her report above.

2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine important step in return to normalcy

The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Southwest Florida is bringing excitement for a return to a normal life, but there’s a catch. Everyone who gets that shot will need to get a second one in order for the vaccine to work – and those appointments are weeks away. After the year we’ve […]

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Cost of Care: Would you divorce your spouse in exchange for medical care?

A Cape Coral couple almost had to make the difficult decision of staying in their marriage or getting a divorce all over the cost of prescription medication. WINK News Health and Medical reporter Veronica Marshall explain what may have gone wrong so it won’t happen to you. Through their 30 years of marriage, the Kanz […]

Keeping in the holiday spirit during uncertain times

The holidays are a time of joy but can also be very stressful, especially during a pandemic. What are some things you can do to keep your stress levels down and your spirit up? We asked an expert, who says old rules for recharging and relaxing don’t apply this year. “The losses – and these […]

Health experts answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

There are many questions, even fears and confusion circulating about the coronavirus vaccine. Conversation ranges from talks of side effects to how long protection last once you get vaccinated. We spoke to health professionals to curb some concerns that some might have about the COVID-19 vaccine. Scientists and doctors say they’re battling misinformation and vaccine […]

Health community looks to educate, encourage those wary to get COVID-19 vaccine

With the possibility of another vaccine getting approved, that means you could get your shot soon. It especially can’t happen soon enough for health workers, but there are some groups that aren’t lining up to roll up their sleeves. At a time when the country needs everyone who can to get a vaccine, experts say […]

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First person in Florida receives vaccine, more shipping Tuesday

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Florida. At 10 a.m. during a press conference in Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis said he saw the vaccines being unloaded. But just how many doses is Florida receiving? “We watched them unload, we saw him put it into the deep freeze, the Pfizer requires negative 70 degrees,” said DeSantis. […]