Upon finishing my degrees, I spent two years in post-grad academia as a research assistant and writing and composition instructor to first-year college students.
Over the next seven years, I grew from a web editor to beat reporter, learning to navigate the fields of transportation and development. I produced twice-to-thrice weekly real-time and enterprise stories on these topics for more than four years.
Ultimately, I returned to a leadership role back on the digital producer team for my last year at WCPO.
In late 2021, I crossed back over the PR-news “divide” and flexed my reporting expertise toward the role of external affairs manager at the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Metro). There I oversaw public relations; media strategy; and digital and social media strategy for the region’s largest public transit agency.
As a recent newlywed in November 2023, I decided after lengthy reflection to step down from my position at Metro in favor of working independently as a contractor and consultant.
Doing so has granted me the flexibility to spend more time with my family, and I’m grateful to have their support as I venture into this new chapter.
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