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

 

Floodwaters are dangerous, experts say

Many communities experienced floodwaters after Elsa impacted Southwest Florida. Floodwaters are not only unsafe to drive through but they can also make you sick. Some people couldn’t even get out of their driveways. Splashing in the water may look like fun but under the surface, it could cause havoc. “I am a parent. That was […]

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Early prescription refills may be difficult to obtain, cost extra

With Hurricane Elsa approaching, now could be a good time to get your prescriptions filled. But it may not be a very simple process. Those prescriptions could cost you and you may not even be able to get them filled. Preparing sooner rather than later is the way to go, with Hurricane Elsa on its […]

Federal legislation would help financially support caregivers of loved ones

Caregiving can take a toll on you financially and emotionally. About 48 million people in the United States are providing care to an adult family member or friend. For caregiver Diane Goldstein, it was never a question. “This is somebody that you cared about all your life,” Goldstein said. “If you love somebody, you don’t […]

Losing out on telehealth perks after emergency order expires

Some perks of telehealth are going away in Florida after the state’s public health emergency expired. Some people have learned telehealth can serve as worst-case scenario when going on a vacation. “I had been sick the week before, very sore throat, coughing, that sort of thing,” said Sammi Treglown, who used telehealth services. “I got […]

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Lee Health boosting education for first-time moms about C-sections

When it comes to childbirth, a culture shift is in the works. In the United States, about one in three births occurs by cesarean section. But that major surgery comes with risks and is often medically unnecessary. “My husband and I decided not to find out the gender before we had her, and so that […]

Taking a page from the military on cancer screenings

Colon cancer patients in the U.S. military health care system have a better chance of survival than the general population. We looked at a situation when cancer survival is connected to the cost of treatment. During her time as a U.S. Navy reservist, Wenora Johnson, took her health seriously, so when asked to do a […]

Over 30 million Americans have diabetes. Photo via WINK News.

New treatment to delay Type 1 diabetes could be close to approval

The injection of a lifetime is in the works. A revolutionary drug could soon be approved to delay Type 1 diabetes. We looked at how the shot would work, what it will take for it to become a reality and spoke to those for whom this would be a game changer. About three years ago, […]

CORI: New type of robotic surgery gives one woman a better knee

Nearly 800,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that will increase by a staggering 180% by 2030. Now, a new robotic tech is getting patients back to what doctors call “optimal function.” Susan Cusack, 75, is a champion on the pickleball court, but […]

Drug companies refocusing efforts on vaccines, leading to other shortages

The vaccine rollout effort has disrupted the medicine supply chain. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is now reporting shortages of birth control after the company reorganized its priorities to producing COVID-19 shots. For more than 40 years, Cypress Pharmacy has helped people get the medical care they need, but this year, it’s harder. “There’s been instances where […]