journalist
Resume
Boston University College of Communication, 2014–2017
Bachelor of Science
Major: Journalism
Minor: Spanish
Managing Editor | Sweet July/AC Brands | July 2021 - Present Lead the strategic brand positioning and editorial strategy for Ayesha Curry's AC Brands, including Sweet July.
Reporter/Editorial Lead | Forbes | July 2020 - July 2021
I cover budding entrepreneurs of color, women and leadership—and, when I can, food. As editorial lead for For(bes) The Culture, a Forbes community aimed at creating equitable pathways for Black and Brown professionals, I manage For(bes) The Culture's newsletter as well as its blog and contributors on Forbes.com. I organize events and big editorial projects including the inaugural Culturally Accountable Summit and the State of Black Entrepreneurship project.
Assistant Editor | Forbes | June 2019 - July 2020
Write and manage contributors for ForbesWomen and Small Business sections.
Editorial Assistant | Wine Spectator | Feb. 2018 - June 2019 Pitch, write and research for features and other website content; edit content for
print Feedback page; compile financial and wine charity auction reports.
Freelance Writer | Chowhound, CBS Interactive | June 2017 - Jan. 2018
Pitch and write stories centered on food and cooking.
Editor-in-Chief | TasteBUds Magazine | April 2017 - Dec. 2017
Oversee writers/photographers; host video tutorials, manage events and
projects with outside experts within food industry; creator of "Peek in the Kitchen."
Executive Producer | BUTV10 - Hungry Terrier | April 2016 - Dec. 2017
Oversee production of show, provide on-camera restaurant commentary;
host interviews and food competitions.
News Anchor | BUTV10 - The Wire | Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2017
On-camera reporting of Boston University news, national and international news.
Editorial Intern|CNET, CBS Interactive | June 2017 - August 2017
Pitch and write news stories and reviews centered on the technology industry.
Intern | Devour Tours | Jan. 2017 - April 2017
Write blog posts about Spanish food/culture to attract incoming visitors;
capture photos and videos for Devour Tour's social media and blog.
Collegiate Correspondent | USA TODAY College | Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016
Write and pitch stories to be published on this online publication.
Freelance Writer | Dorchester Reporter | Feb. 2016 - Dec. 2016
Cover stories and events occurring in the Dorchester area of Massachusetts.
Freelance Writer | Islip Bulletin | July 2016 - Sept. 2016
Cover news/events in the Islip area of Long Island, NY.
News Reporter | Daily Free Press | Sept. 2015 - May 2016
Cover and report on news occurring around Boston University and the city of Boston.
Public Relations Coordinator | Soulstice | Sept. 2015 - May 2016
Manage all social media and public relations for the BU dance group Soulstice.
Intern | be* marketing | June 2015 – Aug. 2015
Created storyboards and pitches for potential clients; proofread assignments.