writing portfolio
Explore the latest samples of my writing, including published stories, community reporting and professional content. For all updates, reflections and project spotlights, visit the blog.
Dr. Devon Payne-Sturges and I repurposed our blog post analyzing indoor air quality during the 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke episode to reach a broader audience. The article was published in Dialogue & Discourse.
Read more ➜ about Understanding indoor air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke looms over U.S.Maryland’s landmark heat stress standard risks leaving farmworkers behind as temperatures and political tensions rise
I co-authored this piece in Dialogue & Discourse to share RESPIRAR project findings on how Maryland’s heat stress policy may leave migrant farmworkers at risk.
Read more ➜ about Maryland’s landmark heat stress standard risks leaving farmworkers behind as temperatures and political tensions riseOn Saturday, millions of people participated in the single largest day of protests in the United States history.
Read more ➜ about 5 million+ Americans rose up today to protest the Trump administrationVeterans rally to defend democracy
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.
Read more ➜ about Veterans rally to defend democracySunday show hosts share industry insights with UMD Terps on covering the Trump administration
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.
Read more ➜ about Sunday show hosts share industry insights with UMD Terps on covering the Trump administrationMaryland’s environmental stakeholders outline 2025 priorities amid uncertain federal landscape
Here are my key takeaways from this year’s legislative summit discussing environmental priorities and the challenges posed by the Trump administration.
Read more ➜ about Maryland’s environmental stakeholders outline 2025 priorities amid uncertain federal landscapeIn this feature profile, I interview Jon Merryman, who is on a mission to clean up litter in every county across the United States.
Read more ➜ about A map geek’s quest to clean the nation, one watershed at a timeIf only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018
In this feature article, I explore Baltimore’s bird collision crisis through data analysis, narrative and photojournalism, spotlighting the work of dedicated volunteers.
Read more ➜ about If only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018Gunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near Joppa
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.
Read more ➜ about Gunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near JoppaI worked with a team of reporters on this feature article covering the Joppa community’s efforts to hold the largest homebuilder in the country accountable for water quality violations from their construction site. My contributions included: subject matter expertise, reporting, copy-editing, photojournalism, and web design & layout.
Read more ➜ about “No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution