American University
Digital Journalism

Social Media Editor Ad Hoc Editor Reporter
Foreign Policy Magazine |
Nominated by the EIC for the American Society of Magazine Editors national magazine award for journalists under 30 due to my efforts deepening FPs social media audienceengagement to record-breaking highs Received a Front Page Award for multimedia storytelling executed on Instagram involving the Fall 2019 print edition Spearhead FPs first-ever Global Pride Month series commissioning new voices to provide news and analysis on LGBT human rights from across the global south This effort led to editorial and audience engagement milestones Contribute original reporting breaking news daily and enterprise and digital photography on a wide spectrum of beats from international human rights and humanitarian aid to US domestic politics to climate change Manage all matters of visual storytelling content growth and engagement strategy for Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn and Reddit channels working closely with creative director deputy editors podcast teams interns fellows and businesssales teams to produce bespoke content that translates wonky political analysis and breaking news to an international audience Cultivate relationships with off-platform partners such as Pocket and Apple News Kicked off FPs inaugural partnership with Apple News with my own bilingual feature story about Chiles constitutional referendum httpsapplenewsARENmtW6ER26XjoQEVR99YQ Discern cross-platform analytics and news engagement trends to execute news products and inform editorial priorities Provide newsroom leadership contributors and business teams with social media strategies and best practices Work collaboratively across podcast news business and art teams Spearhead and host a panel discussion with industry leaders for Asian American and Pacific Islander Awareness Month to discuss diversity equity and inclusion in the media industry

Freelance Reporter Social Media Strategist Editor Photographer Videographer
Heat Map News The San Francisco Chronicle DCistcom The World Bank Group |
Reporting Photojournalism Report enterprise news stories and analysis for Heat Map News focusing on the international and geopolitical impacts of global climate change Contribute arts and culture reviews to The San Francisco Chronicle emphasizing underrepresented communities and creators Report enterprise stories and breaking news for DCist with a specific focus on underrepresented communities in Washington DC Featured on NPRs All Things Considered for breaking news reporting on early COVID-19 lockdown measures and their impact on LGBT performing artists Videography Strategic Communications Produce and edit explanatory and documentary-style videos for the World Banks Financial Management sector showcased to an international audience Successfully manage the end-to-end process of video production showcasing skills in writing shooting and post-production to convey complex financial concepts effectively

Managing Editor
Frame Media framemedia |
Executive Leadership Editorial Decisionmaking - Spearhead a comprehensive re-launch of Frames editorial social media and product strategy encompassing a website redesign the introduction of a new flagship newsletter an innovative social media content strategy a comprehensive ad campaign and the development of a dynamic editorial portfolio featuring impactful news series and innovative multimedia storytelling from writers based in every continent minus Antarctica - Lead a cross-functional team fostering collaboration among writers editors designers and technical staff such as illustrators and composers to ensure seamless execution of the re-launch vision - Implementing a data-driven approach to content and audience strategy leveraging analytics to refine editorial decisions enhance reader engagement and optimize the experience for Gen-Z and young Millennial readers Reporting Editing - Write and oversee growth of Frames flagship newsletter - Lead and execute Frames editorial missionsurfacing undercovered human stories from around the world for Frames award-winning verticals written by underrepresented voices that help readers understand broader issues in the news - Report and produce a short-form video series from the United Nations during the 2023 United Nations General Assembly Report feature stories and analysis on foreign policy history and international human rights