I committed to a life of writing the day I graduated from my senior year Advanced Placement calculus class and said, "never again."
For the last two decades, I have considered it a great privilege to be entrusted to tell people's stories and always aim to find the heart of every piece. My experience is heavily rooted in sports journalism and features, and I also have ample experience in web content, magazine publishing, copy writing, scripting, editing, advancement/fundraising copy, media relations, project management and podcasting.
Outside of my 9-5, I am a mother, wife, wanderluster, movie geek, music aficionado, sports fan and Pelotoner/yogi/runner.
Professional Highlights
I love a list. My top 5 professional highlights (in no particular order) thus far:
Staff supervisor for three international service-learning trips to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Ireland.
Game coverage at the 2008 MLB World Series and 2007 NCAA Men’s Final Four (including two appearances as a student journalist representing the Independent Florida Alligator on live, national television).
College Sports Communicators Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Contest 2014 National Story of the Year.
Full-circle moment interviewing my college mentor as part of UCF Athletics’ 12 for XII series.
Two degrees: B.S. in journalism with summa cum laude honors from the University of Florida, 2008; M.S in recreation and sport management from Florida International University, 2011.
“UCF Students Enhance Football Game Day Experience.” UCF Today. (Sept. 2026).
“The Heartfelt Story Behind UCF Alum’s Annual Mom Hugs Day.’” UCF Today. (Sept. 2026)
“Handworks of Healing.’” Artistry Magazine. (Sept./Oct. 2026)
“UCF Online, Non-traditional Student Supports NASA’s Artemis II Mission.’” UCF Today. (Feb. 2026).
“Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean: One UCF Student’s Bold Journey.” UCF Today. (Dec. 2025).
“Small Stories from a Big Country.” Artistry Magazine. (Nov./Dec. 2025).
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