White House Reporter,
Bloomberg Government
Jan. 2021 – Jan. 2025
Selected by editor-in-chief to cover White House. Chronicled everything from student debt relief and deepfakes to abortion access and AI regulation.
Pitched, reported and wrote investigation about how a US civil rights watchdog failed women harmed by doctors. Filed successful FOIA lawsuit after federal agency refused to provide civil rights complaints. Story prompted agency to investigate neurologist accused of sex discrimination. Axios Vitals linked to story.
Scooped Justice Department probe of Covid tests sent to dead people (Washington Post linked to story) and launch of migrant lottery for Venezuelans and Cubans.
Traced scammers that bilked millions from Medicare by stealing ID numbers from seniors. Traveled to Florida to interview victims and uncovered exclusive video of city official confronting medical supply company manager.
Live events: National Council on Aging panel on caregiving policy; National Academy of Public Administration fireside chat with former DC National Guard commanding general on his response to Jan. 6 attack.
Delivered updates on US political developments for five Bloomberg TV programs; 50+ TV/radio hits since 2022.
Coordinated daily distribution of White House news tips across Bloomberg Government, Law and Tax newsrooms (200+ journalists). Aligned coverage plans weekly with Bloomberg News wire service.
Transportation Reporter,
Bloomberg Government
March 2020 – Dec. 2020
Scooped Nuro self-driving car’s California regulatory approval and launch of Lyft’s red-flag safety system.
Co-taught National Press Foundation training for journalists on self-driving cars.
Won national gold award from American Society of Business Publication Editors for report on how Covid-19 ravaged bus and subway operators.
Rotational Reporter,
Bloomberg Government
Aug. 2019 – March 2020
Stepped in for seasoned veteran on maternity leave to cover transportation policy on Capitol Hill.
Wrote 400- to 1,000-word breaking news, daily and enterprise stories on transportation policy based on exclusive interviews with lawmakers, staffers, lobbyists and advocates.
Filed 100-word blurbs for daily transportation newsletter.
Co-wrote data-driven story on rise in TSA firearm seizures for Bloomberg Businessweek. It was the first Bloomberg Government story to appear in print magazine (weekly circulation: 229,000).
Education
American University, Washington, D.C.
- MA, Investigative Journalism
- BA, Broadcast Journalism; Editor-in-Chief, The Eagle (2017-2018)
Skills
- Regulatory policy: Designed training for new reporters on how agencies develop regulations
- Federal court dockets: Covered challenges to Biden student loan plan at district, appellate levels
- FOIA requests, appeals and litigation: Named plaintiff in FOIA lawsuit challenging HHS’ refusal to provide records
- Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets: Assisted with advanced class at 2023 Investigative Reporters and Editors conference
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