writing portfolio

a collection of my personal and professional writing.
15 veteran protestors stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building. A large banner reads "Stop the deportation of military veterans," and another sign reads "Support our veterans." American and veteran flags are visible.
Veterans rally to defend democracy
Mar 17, 2025

I was on the National Mall as hundreds of veterans rallied to defend democracy, calling for action against Trump. With federal layoffs hitting veterans hard and political tensions rising, veterans may be critical in a growing effort to mobilize bipartisan opposition to the Trump-administration.

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Sunday Show panelists stand in front of Terps banner for photo.
Sunday show hosts share industry insights with UMD Terps on covering the Trump administration
Feb 21, 2025

In this event recap, I cover Merrill College’s panel discussion with three major networks’ moderators of Sunday morning news programs — together on one panel.

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Maryland’s environmental stakeholders outline 2025 priorities amid uncertain federal landscape
Jan 29, 2025

Here are my key takeaways from this year’s legislative summit discussing environmental priorities and the challenges posed by the Trump administration.

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Dr. Devon Payne-Sturge’s expertise shines through in Wix website redesign
Jan 14, 2025

I had a lot of fun working with Dr. Devon Payne-Sturges to redesign her professional Wix website. The updates reflect her expertise as a researcher, professor, and environmental & public health scholar.

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A map geek’s quest to clean the nation, one watershed at a time
Dec 16, 2024

In this feature profile, I interview Jon Merryman, who is on a mission to clean up litter in every county across the United States.

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If only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018
Dec 9, 2024

In this feature article, I explore Baltimore’s bird collision crisis through data analysis, narrative and photojournalism, spotlighting the work of dedicated volunteers.

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Poster design and data visualizations at the 2024 American Public Health Association’s annual meeting
Nov 30, 2024

This was my first time designing a scientific poster. View before & after data visualizations and graphics.

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Highlighting farmworker health findings at this year’s American Public Health Association’s annual meeting
Nov 27, 2024

In this blog, I cover the RESPIRAR team’s presence at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting. Highlights included Devon Payne-Sturges’ keynote, research on COVID-19 interventions and discussions on public health ethics.

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Mapping Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the RESPIRAR Project
Oct 30, 2024

As part of the RESPIRAR Project, I design maps tailored for web use and conference presentations, employing tools like QGIS, Datawrapper, Flourish and Illustrator.

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Gunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near Joppa
Oct 30, 2024

I worked with reporters to share a critical update in an ongoing investigation against a real-estate developer, cited for hundreds of permit violations over two years near Joppa. My contributions included reporting, writing, copy editing, web layout, and photojournalism.

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