AUDIO / VIDEO / DESIGN / WRITING
+ My approach is rooted in human-interest storytelling, with a focus on mental health.
+ I employ engagement- and audience-first reporting methods to forge community trust.
+ I’m proficient in audio reporting/producing, long-form/narrative journalism, documentary production, directing educational videos and hosting podcasts.
AUDIO
Examples of audio segments, podcast episodes and guest appearances:
Production credits:
︎ LWC Studios, 100 Latina Birthdays, “Living in Survival Mode: Why Latinas Facing Homelessness Experience Simultaneous Health Crises” (Pt. 1 & 2)
︎ WHYY, “Sister Mary Scullion reflects on 40 years helping Philly’s unhoused”
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer.
︎ THE FILTER PODCAST
Role: Director, producer and co-host of The Filter, Flatland’s first long-form podcast.
︎ “Mariachi Stars in Kansas”
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer. Edited by Felix Contreras. For Alt. Latino
︎ “Making Movies: ‘We Need to be the Most Human That We Can Be’“
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer. Edited by Felix Contreras. For Alt. Latino
︎ LWC Studios, 100 Latina Birthdays, “Living in Survival Mode: Why Latinas Facing Homelessness Experience Simultaneous Health Crises” (Pt. 1 & 2)
︎ WHYY, “Sister Mary Scullion reflects on 40 years helping Philly’s unhoused”
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer.
︎ THE FILTER PODCAST
Role: Director, producer and co-host of The Filter, Flatland’s first long-form podcast.
︎ “Mariachi Stars in Kansas”
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer. Edited by Felix Contreras. For Alt. Latino
︎ “Making Movies: ‘We Need to be the Most Human That We Can Be’“
Role: Field reporter, script-writer and producer. Edited by Felix Contreras. For Alt. Latino
Guest/expert credits:
︎ KCUR “Surviving the baby formula shortage as a community”
Role: Guest; explaining a report and my findings’ impact.
︎ HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION’S FORWARD FOCUS “How can Kansas City journalists tell more inclusive stories?”
Role: Expert panelist with local Kansas City journalists working in non-profit newsrooms.
︎ LA LISTA PODCAST
Role: Guest; I spoke about culture shock, mental health and empathy in journalism.
︎ LAWRENCE TALKS
Role: Expert panelist on journalism ethics on the field and in the newsroom.
︎ NPR Holiday Leftovers Presents: Puerto Rican Recipes
Role: Contributor/guest with Scott Simon
︎ KCUR “Surviving the baby formula shortage as a community”
Role: Guest; explaining a report and my findings’ impact.
︎ HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION’S FORWARD FOCUS “How can Kansas City journalists tell more inclusive stories?”
Role: Expert panelist with local Kansas City journalists working in non-profit newsrooms.
︎ LA LISTA PODCAST
Role: Guest; I spoke about culture shock, mental health and empathy in journalism.
︎ LAWRENCE TALKS
Role: Expert panelist on journalism ethics on the field and in the newsroom.
︎ NPR Holiday Leftovers Presents: Puerto Rican Recipes
Role: Contributor/guest with Scott Simon
WRITING/EDITING
Examples of long-form, explanatory and accountability/solutions-focused articles:
︎ Centro de Periodismo Investigativo at periodismoinvestigativo.com.
︎ WHYY News on whyy.org and Billy Penn at billypenn.com.
︎ Kansas City PBS/Flatland online and on TV for Flatland in Focus.
︎ PBS Newshour, Arts CANVAS on artscanvas.org.
︎ KCUR, NPR member station in Kansas City.
VIDEO
Examples of video shorts:
Examples of documentary production and panel discussions for Flatland at Kansas City PBS:
*Five-time EMMY award nominee, one EMMY win for “Houseless in Kansas City.”
DESIGN
As online web producer, I copy edited and packaged stories across platforms. I also designed lead art for articles and social media. Here are a few examples:
