Professional Experience

  • ● Co-author POLITICO's National Security Daily newsletter, and contribute to the China Watcher, Morning Cybersecurity and Morning Defense newsletters
    ● Pen breaking national security, foreign affairs and defense stories
    ● Collaborate with Brussels-based colleagues on political and geopolitical stories with transatlantic dimensions
    ● Contributed to POLITICO's coverage of the 2024 G7 summit, 75th NATO summit in Washington and other global events
    ● Report on U.S. policy towards Latin America, with an eye on Cuba, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.

  • ● Completed rotations with the Breaking News, National Security and Energy teams as part of a year-long fellowship
    ● Authored and co-authored POLITICO’s Global Insider and National Security Daily newsletters
    ● Collaborated with Brussels-based colleagues on scoops with transatlantic dimensions
    ● Broke stories on the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, prisoner swaps and campaign launches
    ● Turned copy on tight deadlines and worked in a collaborative web editing process
    ● Developed sources among diplomats, staffers, lobbyists, former officials, and strategists
    ● Monitored press conferences, cable and broadcast news appearances, and speeches for breaking news
    ● Requested comment from the National Security Council, State Department, and embassies

  • ● Covered votes, legislation, and policy fights on Capitol Hill as part of the Journal’s Congress team

    ● Filed 28 spot, breaking, and enterprise stories on Capitol Hill for print and digital consumption

    ● Developed relationships with sources, including lawmakers, staffers, lobbyists, and strategists

    ● Contributed to the Journal’s coverage of the State of the Union, debt ceiling negotiations, etc.

    ● Traveled to West Virginia to report on Sen. Joe Manchin’s re-election chances in 2024

    ● Appeared on West Virginia Metronews to offer insight and analysis on the West Virginia senate race

  • ● Pitched segments, guests, and panelists for television’s longest-running Sunday news show

    ● Produced 40+ page research packets ahead of interviews and panelist appearances

    ● Assisted with production work for the Sunday show and the Meet the Press Reports

    ● Logged and ‘verbated’ interviews, speeches, and press conferences and proofed show transcripts

    ● Supported the electronic journalism, digital and control room teams during Sunday tapings

    ● Helped the NBC Political Unit cover Election Night 2022 and track results in key races

  • ● Wrote 25+ news articles on Latin America, immigration, U.S. politics, etc. for a national magazine

    ● Penned a forthcoming 1,200-word news article on Puerto Rico statehood for the January 2023 print edition

    ● Turned copy on tight deadlines and worked in a collaborative WordPress web editing and SEO process

    ● Interviewed leading development policy, migration, housing policy, and regional policy experts

    ● Requested comment from the White House, federal agencies, and members of Congress for articles

    ● Created SRTs and supported ReasonTV in researching and producing documentaries and video essays

  • ● Launched a biweekly column looking at policy issues and spiritual issues from a Catholic lens

    ● Turned copy on tight deadlines and worked in a collaborative editing process

    ● Collaborated with editors to produce pieces on U.S. relations with Cuba, etc.

    ● Contributed to editorials on student government elections, COVID-19 policies, and other campus issues

  • ● Published 10+ pieces devoted to Florida politics and the 2020 Election, establishing a unique niche on the site

    ● Analyzed Florida political developments and built relationships with sources in state government

    ● Edited columns, news articles, and opinion pieces for AP style, grammar, and content

    ● Led pitch meetings with staff writers, columnists, and other editors around monthly spotlights and storylines

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, May 2023.

    Cumulative GPA: 3.9

    Major: Regional and Comparative Studies (Latin America & Africa)

    Minors: French and Theology