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

 

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President Trump’s Thanksgiving statement could go against previous warnings

Many people across the country celebrated Thanksgiving a little differently this year. Health officials discouraged gathering in large groups. President Trump delivered a message of holiday cheer for Thanksgiving. “On behalf of the entire Trump family I want to wish every American a healthy and very happy Thanksgiving,” said President Trump. But some of President […]

Cape Coral child only the 80th in the world diagnosed with rare disorder

A Cape Coral child was just the 80th person in the world diagnosed with and currently living with a very rare disease. It has been a long road for 5-year-old Camden Rau and his family. His father says the worst part was not knowing what was wrong. “When he was born, his skull was actually […]

SWFL family goes to St. Jude for help with infant daughter’s brain cancer

In the beginning, it just seemed like a stomach bug. In reality, it was something much worse. “Riley had a week of vomiting,” said Kelly Goddard. Riley, her daughter, was almost 10 months old at the time. “Intermittent vomiting, no other symptoms. One evening, she had pulled herself up on our coffee table and she […]

Logistics companies, hospitals ‘poised and ready’ for first COVID-19 vaccines

The next major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus comes on December 10. That’s when the FDA is expected to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Controlling the coronavirus is something we’ve tried to do since Florida’s first case in March. And now, with a vaccine possibly just weeks away, it’s finally within our grasp. […]

How to cope with stress of holidays during pandemic

The ongoing pandemic, election month, and looming holiday season may cause stress levels to be at an all-time high. In fact, three-quarters of Americans say their mental and physical health is being impacted. But what if there was a way to use that stress to improve your well-being? Stanford researchers have come up with a […]

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Molecular COVID-19 testing offered at Hertz Arena pop-up site

Hertz Arena announced over the weekend that they were creating a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot. The Village of Estero is offering the testing to the public and people who are coming to Estero to visit family and friends. But Molecular Testing is different from other types of coronavirus testing because it […]

How to stay safe and healthy while traveling for the holidays

For millions of Americans, COVID-19 brought their travel plans to a screeching halt, but with the holiday season approaching, some are thinking about venturing out again. This year, there’s more to consider than just your destination. If you decide to travel, don’t be fearful of plans. All commercial jetliners are equipped with HEPA filters that […]

WINK News Poll: Many will gather for Thanksgiving despite CDC recommendation

We’re conducting a poll on the WINK News Twitter account, and many people say they will not follow the CDC’s latest recommendations to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving. In light of the coronavirus and CDC’s new guidelines, what do you plan to do for Thanksgiving? — WINK News (@winknews) November 20, 2020 “It’s what I really […]

CDC says staying home for Thanksgiving is necessary step in slowing spread

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines Thursday, telling people to stay home for Thanksgiving and celebrate only with those who live in their house. Canada saw a spike in cases after it celebrated Thanksgiving in October, and health experts are worried the same will happen in the U.S. We saw a […]