Professional Experience

NEW Mommy media

Producer and Host, “Newbies” | May 2022-Present

• Host and produce weekly interview-based podcast (also syndicated by Wreaths Across America Radio and distributed by Military Times) breaking down news stories for a military audience

The Spouse Angle

Co-founder, Podcast Host and Producer | October 2019-Present

• Host and produce weekly interview-based podcast (also syndicated by Wreaths Across America Radio and distributed by Military Times) breaking down news stories for a military audience

• Responsibilities include researching topics, booking and interviewing guests, editing audio in Adobe Audition and videos in Adobe Premiere

Self-employed

Freelance Writer, Editor and Podcast Producer | July 2019-March 2023

• Contribute to various publications, including The Washington Post Magazine, Education Dive, Coffee or Die, Military Times and AmeriForce Media brands

• Work with clients to edit and produce podcasts across a range of topics, including financial planning and mental health

• Host and produce “Newbies” podcast guiding new mothers through their babies’ first year

MILITARY TIMES

Reporter and Associate Editor, Rebootcamp | February 2017 - June 2019

• Specialized in higher education and military transition news

• Hosted and wrote scripts for weekly news show, “Rebootcamp Roundup”

• Compiled “Best for Vets” rankings using a mix of federal data and survey responses

EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION

Program Specialist | September 2014 - February 2017

• Maintained Latino Ed Beat blog (often cross-posted by The Atlantic and other news sites)

• Led annual bilingual training seminars for Spanish-language media

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

K-12 Education Reporter | July 2013 - August 2014

• Covered K-12 education in Lubbock and surrounding areas

• Hosted online video series, “Faces of Faith”

CARLSBAD CURRENT-ARGUS

Reporter | October 2012 - July 2013

• Produced award-winning local news coverage

• Conducted series of investigative reports revealing abuse of power by local government officials

Education

Georgetown university

Master of Professional Studies in Journalism

Maranatha Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts in English

Awards

2021

Society of Professional Journalists, Detroit Chapter: 1st Place Education Reporting

2017

Georgetown University: Academic Excellence Award

2014

Texas State Teachers Association: School Bell Award for Outstanding Feature Story

2013

New Mexico Press Association: 1st Place Breaking News Story (co-recipient)

Office of the Governor of New Mexico: Performance Excellence Award

SKILLS

AP Style
Spanish fluency
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Audition
Zencastr
Megaphone