Instructor: Tulane University

I teach a master's course in Media, Terrorism and Disasters master's students in the Homeland Security and Emergency Response Management program at Tulane University, and I teach Introduction to Journalism to undergraduate students in the public relations department. Topics include ISIS' use of social media, communication methods in times of domestic terrorism and disaster, interview techniques, and preventing hysteria. 

Co-Founder: Dig - The Dog Person's Dating App

Dig is an iOS mobile dating app for dog owners and dog lovers. As Co-Founder and CEO of the start-up company, I am in charge of fundraising, management, investor relations, daily operations, business partner acquisition, financials, longterm marketing strategies, social media campaigns, and monthly active user growth. Dig was part of the IdeaX Accelerator Program through Idea Village in New Orleans and was selected as a finalist for 2018 MassChallenge Boston.

CCA Louisiana: Southeast Regional Director

I drove growth and development of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana’s New Orleans region through membership acquisition and retention, fundraising and outreach. By continuously networking and negotiating, planning and organizing, I executed many long-term and short-term projects simultaneously while also recruiting and training volunteers, fostering business relationships and sponsorships, and researching new technologies to benefit the nonprofit organization and its conservation projects. 

Former TV Reporter

FOX 8 NEWS, New Orleans LA

As a TV reporter for WVUE-TV Fox 8 News, I performed investigations for long-format productions while also developing and producing daily stories. In the competitive and high-intensity environment, I met hourly deadlines for a variety of different managers, platforms and projects. My responsibilities beyond on-air reporting included:

  • Managing daily production team including photographer, editor and producer
  • Shooting supplemental video for action-based stories
  • Analyzing web audience trends & pushing content across social media platforms
  • Promoting the station’s brand and programs through digital and social media
  • Serving as a 24/7 representative of our company at community events

I was honored with an investigative reporting award by the New Orleans Press Club in 2013.

NEWS CHANNEL 9, Syracuse NY

In the fast-paced world of ABC local evening news, I excelled at creating sources, maintaining relationships, and organizing both long and short term projects. Daily, I developed, wrote and produced up to three on-air stories as well as their web content counter-parts for 5pm, 5:30pm & 6pm newscasts while also investigating local politics and the education system. I was honored as Investigative Reporter of the Year in 2013 by the Syracuse Press Club. 

ONE AFRICA TELEVISION, Windhoek, Namibia 

I was proud to represent One Africa Television as a reporter and producer. I created packages for nightly newscasts, and I was the producer for their National Assembly election coverage (presidential elections) for a segment called "Election Check-In." Just 20 years after the end of Apartheid in Namibia, most of our stories covered volatile economic disparities, racial relations and fierce politics. One Africa Television was a private station that attempted to rival the propaganda of the state's national news station. However, One Africa TV had to shut down in the Fall of 2016. 


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