San Antonio Report

Editor in Chief

Lead a nonprofit local newsroom in San Antonio, Texas, setting the direction and editorial strategy — and making the case for local journalism in communities.

The Point with Chris Cillizza

Section Editor

Edited and ran a multiplatform news and analysis section within CNN Politics that provides audiences with what they need to know about the top political stories of the day.

Served as primary editor for CNN analyst Chris Cillizza, and managed various projects including a YouTube show, podcast and live events.

CNN Politics

Breaking News Editor

Led and managed breaking and political digital coverage in the evening hours until the close of the Politics desk.

Coordinated with overnight and international teams across CNN Digital.

TheBlaze

Political Editor

Managed a team of reporters, coordinating coverage of the 2016 presidential race as well as the White House and Congress.

Traveled to Iowa, New Hampshire, Texas and Arizona to cover the primary cycle, and covered both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions on the ground.

POLITICO

Defense Reporter

Covered the Pentagon and U.S. defense industry through a congressional lens. Reported on companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, as well as the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.

The Dallas Morning News

Staff Writer

Covered local news and breaking news for the city desk, as well as feature stories. Reported on the Texas Rangers' first run at the World Series, as well as Super Bowl XLV in North Texas.

The State Press

Editor in Chief

Managed a staff of more than 100 employees and budgeted for an entire newsroom's salaries and expenses.

Planned and executed the coverage, style and design for the daily newspaper serving one of the nation's largest universities.

The Orange County Register

Community Reporter

Reported on local news happenings in San Clemente, California. Focused on issues affecting Orange County, including ocean desalinization, real estate, crime and teen suicide.

The White House

Intern

Worked in the Office of Public Liaison during the fall of 2008.

Assisted with outreach to various constituent groups including during the financial crash, did clerical work and gave tours of the Executive Mansion.

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts

Graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in May 2010. Minored in Spanish.