It's been my dream to be a news reporter since I stepped into my high school's broadcasting class back in 2009. Ever since I was young, I loved to sing, dance and act. I loved being in the spotlight. But as time passed, I realized that maybe that spotlight wasn't as important as I thought, and that maybe I should channel my passion for acting into helping people through news reporting.

Ever since that day in 2009, I have done all I can to make my dream of becoming a news reporter a reality. I have involved myself in extra-curricular activities including: Reporting for News Central 34, being a member and now, the president of Alliance for Women in Media, I joined a sorority to help me network, and I have landed 6 media related internships.

I love what I do and I can't wait to graduate in May and get full-time a job.

I took this picture this past summer during a report I did on road construction in Meridian Township. As a journalist, it's important that I understand how to work a camera. I love filming. It let's me show people things that they normally wouldn't see. I can get super close, or super far away, and best yet, I can capture emotion. 

This picture was taken in August during the Primary Election. I was asking my camera man if he was recording, hence the silly face. I was fortunate enough to live report at Rochester Brewery in Rochester Hills for Mike Bishop's election party. I was the first reporter to get an interview from Mike after he won. It was also my first time doing a live interview!

This picture is very important to me. This picture was taken early March in front of CMU's Fabiano Botanical Garden after I finished my first live report for News Central 34. It also marked the first day I turned a news story in just 3 hours. I was really proud of myself that day and I look forward to doing it again.

This picture was taken downtown Mount Pleasant during my report on the Dickens Festival name change. Before this picture was taken, I had lugged my camera equipment and tri-pod 5 blocks only to find that the place I needed to film was 6 blocks back the other way. Although it was tiring, it was a rewarding experience getting to report during such a cheerful holiday tradition.

 

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed!