Who I Am
Journalist. Writer. Editor.
Experienced, award-winning journalist, writer and editor with a proven track record of producing engaging digital and print content. Skilled at managing editorial projects and developing messaging strategies. A creative professional who excels in both independent work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive impactful storytelling.
Learning for Justice, 2023
Tyler Morning Telegraph, 2014
Health Reporting
I honed my journalism skills by reporting on medical issues, including investigating health care disparities and creating a mental health series that reveals layers of stigma.
Teaching Tolerance (now Learning for Justice), 2019
Advocacy Writing
Advocating through writing and ghostwriting opinion pieces requires a specific skill set that I am eager to demonstrate. I am passionate about exploring critical issues, engaging with interviewees, and researching topics closely to convey strong emotions and inspire calls to action.
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Reports
Hate at School
Teaching Tolerance/Southern Poverty Law Center, 2018
I co-authored this report with a member of senior leadership. The report, requiring synthesizing survey data from thousands of teachers, revealed a surge in identity-based hate incidents and harassment faced by children in schools.
Copywriting & Editing
Visionary Vanguards Foundation Inc., 2025
I revised the copy and edited the website for a nonprofit focused on STEM education. These changes were part of a strategic digital marketing plan to enhance the organization’s online presence.
More Selected Bylines
The Power of Place: Art as a Tool for Social Justice, 2023
A Supremely Historic Moment, 2022
Teaching the Historical Context of January 6, 2021
“We Won’t Wear the Name,” 2021
AWARD WINNER: The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools, 2020
How Educators Can Counter Anti-Immigrant and Anti-Refugee Rhetoric, 2018
Two little-known events in Texas that threatened the progression of the Civil Rights movement, 2017
Slocum Massacre historical marker unveiled, 2016
Hospital president, CEO lauded for mentorship, health policy expertise, 2015
Fighting for Ty: Tyler family copes with son’s mental illness, stigma, 2015
East Texas counties have higher suicide rates than other areas of state, 2015
Families of young adults with mental illness share concern about lack of coordinated care
Rural families most likely to feel Medicaid cuts, 2015
How often is enough for health screenings?, 2015
1910 East Texas massacre at Slocum a story that ‘needed to be told’, 2014
An intersection of physical, emotional and financial dilemmas, 2014
AWARDS
Green Eyeshade Awards (Society of Professional Journalists)— Second Place, Feature Writing — Teaching the Past to Improve the Future, 2023
Green Eyeshade Awards — Third Place, Feature Writing — Coshandra Dillard collection, 2022
Green Eyeshade Awards — First Place, Serious Commentary — The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools, 2021
Green Eyeshade Awards — Best of Division and First Place — Black Minds Matter, 2020
Green Eyeshade Awards — Third Place — Equity, Period., 2020
Green Eyeshade Awards — Third Place— The School-to-Deportation Pipeline, 2019
Ethnic Media Fellowship — Association of Health Care Journalists, 2017
Honorary Mention, Anson Jones, M.D. Award — Texas Medical Association, 2015
Texas Press Association — First Place, Column Writing, 2015
Salute to Excellence Finalist, National Association of Black Journalists — Commentary, A Mom’s Perspective on the Zimmerman Verdict, 2014
2014-15 Regional Health Reporting Fellowship — Association of Health Care Journalists
Anson Jones, MD Award — Texas Medical Association, Doctor Promotes Health, Fresh Food as Medicine, 2013
Rural Health Journalism Fellowship — Association of Health Care Journalists, 2013
Texas Press Association — Third Place, Feature Series, New London School explosion series
Rural Health Journalism Fellowship — Association of Health Care Journalists, 2012
Texas Press Association — Third Place, Tyler Morning Telegraph community service project, Fit City Challenge, 2012
Rural Health Journalism Fellowship — Association of Health Care Journalists, 2011
Professional Development & Memberships
Throughout the years, I’ve joined organizations, attended conferences or seized opportunities to enhance my writing and editing skills.