PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Phoenix, AZ —
Investigative journalist
AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT
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Synthesized national findings from hundreds of documents and organized the data into a comprehensive spreadsheet.
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Developed a public records strategy and had ongoing documentation of my reporting process.
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Collaborated with a team in a semester-long multi-faceted investigative piece.
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Cronkite News, Washington, D.C. —
Health and Politics Reporter
MAY 2024 - JULY 2024
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Produced a series of news stories on a deadline covering health and politics to be published digitally.
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Identified newsworthy stories to pursue for an identified public audience based on information gathered through interviews research.
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Connected with and built relationships with multiple sources and professional publishers.
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Feeding Matters, Phoenix, AZ —
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Communications Intern,
Communications and Awareness Specialist
JANUARY 2024 - AUGUST 2024
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Customized social media posts and compiled video interviews to be displayed on various social media platforms.
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Created newsletters and emails for multiple distribution lists to raise awareness for children with pediatric feeding disorders.
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Designed brand merchandise and built a selling platform for the company website to attract new visitors and increase sales.
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Angry Crab Shack, Tempe, AZ-
Server
MARCH 2024- PRESENT
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Proactively resolved guest issues or complaints, ensuring a positive dining experience.
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Regularly checked and cleaned tables, chairs, and surrounding areas to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
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Adapted quickly to changing demands and customer needs during peak hours.
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SKILLS
Videography/Photography
Infographics
Social Media
Google Colab
Front-end Coding
Google Docs & Sheets
Microsoft Word & Excel
Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Premiere
Nikon Z5
Canon 90D
WordPress
Mailchimp
Canva
Footnoting
ENPS
OpenAI
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EDUCATION
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Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University— Phoenix, Arizona
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Master's of Art in Investigative Journalism
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Expected graduation: December 2025
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Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Graduation: December 2024
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Moeur Award recipient​
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2024 Hispanic Public Relations Association scholarship winner
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National Hispanic Association of Journalists member
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NAHJ Investigative & Data Journalism Task Force Fellow
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HSI Investigative Journalism Workshop IRE Fellow
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Relevant Coursework: Photojournalism, Videography, News Reporting, Editing, Multimedia Journalism, News Producing, Latino and Transnational Issues