I am a storyteller at heart, originally from Pleasanton, California, practicing my craft as a journalist, poet, and filmmaker with a deep passion for sharing impactful stories and uplifting my community. My greatest joy comes from producing human-interest documentaries that explore the profound connections that unite us all. If my work inspires empathy in others, then I’m achieving exactly what I set out to do.

In 2021, I took a leap of faith and moved to Bend, Oregon, to join NewsChannel21 as a reporter, eventually stepping into the role of the weekday morning news anchor. My journey into the news industry was driven by a desire to understand people and find ways to truly help them. I’ve always believed that through storytelling, we can create connections, foster empathy, and inspire change. My studies in Sociology ignited a curiosity in me about the "why" behind our actions, both as individuals and as communities. That curiosity continues to shape my work today, as I strive to build a platform that sparks meaningful, lasting change.