Professional Experience
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● 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
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● 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
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● 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
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● 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
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● 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
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Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, May 2023.
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Major: Regional and Comparative Studies (Latin America & Africa)
Minors: French and Theology