Experience
Skagit Valley Herald (Goskagit.com) | Northwest Washington
Environment reporter – July 2013 to Present
As the first environment reporter for the daily newspaper serving Skagit County, Wash., I report on a wide variety of topics including natural resources issues, science and research. In addition to my primary beat, I cover east county communities and do occasional features. I produce live content for print and web, post regularly to social media, and collaborate closely with newsroom photographers and editors. I also record short video clips and occasionally create charts to help illustrate stories.
Education
Western Washington University | Bellingham, Wash.
Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and journalism – August 2011
While earning my degree I wrote for four campus publications and one community publication. I interned with the regional magazine Bellingham Alive! and was published by the nonprofit InvestigateWest.
Spokane Community College | Spokane, Wash.
Associate of Arts – June 2008
As a Running Start student I received a 2-year degree while attending high school.
Awards
Best of the Northwest Science Writing Awards | Northwest Science Writers Association
Honorable mention in journalism category – 2019
C.B. Blethen Memorial Awards | Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association
Dolly Connelly Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism – 2018/2019
Debbie Lowman Award for Distinguished Reporting of Consumer Affairs – 2017/2018
RK Mellon Foundation fellowship | Society of Environmental Journalists
SEJ Annual Conference, Rivers of Change – 2017
Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting fellowship | University of Rhode Island
Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists – 2017
