I'm a writer, reporter based in Los Angeles—my hometown—where I've been covering local, national and international breaking news for more than 10 years. I've lived in Santa Monica and Venice for several years and I'm excited to cover my community.
I was born in Pomona and later moved to La Crescenta-Montrose. I'm a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. I attended Loyola University Chicago and earned a major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. I served as News Editor at The Loyola Phoenix.
I'm also an adjunct lecturer at Loyola Marymount University, where I teach Introduction to Social Media. My writing and reporting experience includes a focus in health, breaking news, politics, music and entertainment. I've written and produced digital content for podcasts, live action videos and social media content.
I most recently served as Maria Shriver's social media and video producer, producing and promoting Maria's NBC health and news stories, books and journal, podcast and growing her social media community. I am an original member of ATTN: and former Los Angeles Times digital editor. My work has been published by Fitt LA, Glamour, Mashable, Men's Health and Panoply.
My breaking news experience started with City News Service, the newswire for Southern California, and Patch. I'm a former Local Editor for Montrose-La Crescenta.
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AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain Santa Monica receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much rain California receives and the severity of the polar vortex.
Beach Cities Health District received a huge nod from the Association of California Healthcare Districts.
Santa Monica Police Department investigators are asking the public to help identify two suspects involved in a shooting.
Marina del Rey-based company Bouqs Co, a flower delivery service, has partnered with David's Bridal to offer special wedding packages.
Do you recognize this beautiful lighthouse?
Venice Chamber Of Commerce: Check out a virtual coffee hour with Alfred Coffee Abbot Kinney and a new restaurant opening on the boardwalk.
Police are looking for a party bus driver who fled a crash on Pacific Coast Highway early Sunday.
Celebrate Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash at Catalina Island on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Los Angeles police are asking the public to help identify an attempted carjacking suspect.
You picked the best pumpkin from patches, markets and fields this fall. Here’s how to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last longer.
You picked the best pumpkin from patches, markets and fields this fall. Here’s how to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last longer.
You picked the best pumpkin from patches, markets and fields this fall. Here’s how to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last longer.
You picked the best pumpkin from patches, markets and fields this fall. Here’s how to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last longer.
You picked the best pumpkin from patches, markets and fields this fall. Here’s how to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last longer.