Journalist and digital copy editor

My passion for journalism began in high school, where I worked my way up to editor-in-chief of our school newspaper and discovered the responsibility and impact of guiding a newsroom. I am now a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in journalism and media with a concentration in creative media, and I am a proud member of the Chancellor’s Honors College. 

Additionally, I have made the Dean’s List every semester and belong to Phi Kappa Phi, recognizing the top 7.5% of my class, as well as Kappa Tau Alpha, the national journalism honor society. 

In July of 2025, I studied abroad in Prague through UT’s College of Communication and Information, where I had the opportunity to report on international stories through written and video assignments, conducting field interviews and working under tight deadlines in a global journalism environment. The experience deepened my understanding of how to report stories thoughtfully and accurately across cultures and reinforced the importance of careful, ethical reporting in every context.

I have gained newsroom experience across local, national and international reporting environments. I currently serve as copy chief at The Daily Beacon, UT’s editorially independent student newspaper, where I lead the copy desk, edit stories across sections, and work closely with reporters and editors to ensure accuracy and clarity. 

In addition, I work as an accountability reporting intern at The Knoxville News Sentinel, a USA Today Network newsroom, where I pitch, report and fact-check local stories while collaborating closely with editors and mentors. 

I previously interned with Citywire USA in New York, reporting on financial markets, interviewing CEOs and senior executives in the RIA sector, and writing published articles for two daily newsletters. I also attended the Tennessee Journalism Academy, hosted by The Tennessean, participating in professional workshops and reporting exercises alongside industry journalists.