I’m an interdisciplinary researcher and communicator specializing in active transportation, urban equity and environmental planning. Former video journalist with experience translating complex urban and environmental issues into compelling and comprehensible narratives for a wide range of stakeholders.

Work Experience:

University of Galway

Research Assistant

January 2025 – June 2025

• Conducted and analyzed stakeholder interviews on the climate transition in the west of Ireland.
• Researched built and natural environment-based solutions for climate mitigation, as part of a PACESETTERS-funded project.
• Contributed to narrative frameworks linking ecological loss (ash tree dieback) with climate urgency.
• Assisted with UrbanLab-led focus groups examining infrastructural and spatial needs for artists in non-urban communities, with key insights on mobility, resource equity, and cultural placemaking.

CNBC

Associate Video Producer

July 2022 – January 2024

• Researched and produced in-depth stories on infrastructure, urban planning, and transportation.
• Translated complex policy and sustainability topics into accessible video narratives viewed by millions.
• Collaborated with experts to spotlight solutions for congestion, decarbonization, and transit innovation.

Business Insider

Video Producing Fellow

January 2022 – July 2022

• Created multimedia content on waste reduction, energy resilience, and climate innovation.
• Worked with experts to elevate public understanding of environmental challenges.

Newsweek

Video Fellow

June 2021 – November 2021

• Produced explainers on major events and environmental topics.
• Reached wide audiences through engaging, research-driven multimedia content.

KCUR – NPR Affiliate in Kansas City

Producing Intern for Up To Date

August 2020 – December 2020

• Pitched and produced segments which aired live on Up To Date.
• Interviewed stakeholders on a range of topics from Kansas City’s experiment with free public transportation to issues with food insecurity.

The University Daily Kansan

Editor-in-Chief

 January 2020 – May 2020

• Led a newsroom of 100+ student journalists.
• Enhanced digital strategy and expanded multimedia integration across coverage areas.

Arts and Culture Associate Editor

December 2019 – May 2020

• Edited and assigned stories to reporters.
• Assisted with the addition of multi-media elements.
• Wrote long-form features with related video packages.I

Arts and Culture Correspondent

August 2019 – December 2019

• Reported and wrote articles on local subjects in Lawrence, Kansas.
• Created multi-media content including videos and photos.

KU Natural History Museum

Communications Intern

August 2019 – December 2019

• Produced and posted content for social media including videos and graphics.
• Assisted with fundraising efforts.

Win Without War

Digital Communications Intern

Summer 2019

• Produced content including daily mailers as part of greater fundraising efforts.
• Produced and edited journalistic videos about the effects of war — expanding social media following on Twitter and Facebook.