As a writer and editor, I believe in the accountability of first-person narrative and meticulous research as effective means of building trust between journalists and readers.
My work has appeared in local and national publications alike. The following are selected examples of my voice, breadth of coverage, and story telling philosophy.
Packin’ Heat
An in-depth, first-person narrative feature about the process of getting a Concealed Carry Weapons permit in Washoe County—and why people want them.
This story was awarded first place in both Explanatory Journalism and Page One Design by the Nevada Press Association in 2019.
How to Hunt a Jackalope
This humorous Q&A with author Michael P. Branch details his new book, “On the Trail of the Jackalope,” in which he traverses the American West probing the mythical origins of the famed horned rabbit hoax.
This piece was awarded first place in Entertainment Feature Writing by the Nevada Press Association in 2022.
Wild Harvest:
Parts 1 & 2
Part pandemic memoir, part foraging field guide, this series examines the relationship between the availability of food and the strength of community in times of crisis, asking the question: What food can you find close to home—and
why wait to find out?
This story received first place in Health/Covid Enterprise Reporting from the Nevada Press association in 2022.
Full Portfolio
Complete archives of my work are available at the following links
Reno News & Review
Reno’s original alt-weekly, covering news, arts, and culture in the Biggest Little City since 1995.
Sierra Nevada Ally
A nonprofit, independent journalism cooperative that provides high-quality news, trusted educational content, and thoughtful reflections of life in the Sierra Nevada and beyond.
Double Scoop
A statewide media outlet that covers the visual arts in Nevada with the mission to nurture Nevada’s art communities by keeping them informed and connected via local, independent arts journalism.
Gannett
Under the Gannett media umbrella, my articles and photography for Reno.com were circulated to flagship news sites like USA Today, the Des Moines Register, and Cincinatti.com
Huckberry Journal
I developed a feature article and product photo shoot for online menswear and lifestyle journal Huckberry, featuring a signature local cocktail and original photography.
VICE Media
As a production manager with international news and media company VICE, I coordinated casting, filming, and location services for the TV series “Payday.”