Work with students
High school journalism sparked my interest in the field, and I’ve been passionate about journalism education ever since. I write a newsletter for student journalists and am pursuing a master’s degree in journalism education in Kent State University.
The Lead newsletter
In fall 2018, I created a weekly newsletter called The Lead for student journalists in college and high school. I saw a lack of resources for student journalists and wanted to fill that void. The newsletter addresses the unique challenges student journalists face, features student work from across the country, and curates tools, resources, internships and training opportunities.
The Online News Association named me an MJ Bear Fellow in 2019 for my work with The Lead. The fellowship recognizes innovative digital journalists under age 30.
From 2020 to 2022, The Lead was published in partnership with The Poynter Institute.
Sign up for the newsletter and read the archive. There are more than 100 issues now, but here are a few of my favorites:
Georgetown student journalists traced their school’s history of slavery to Louisiana
‘We have to be taking care of ourselves’: Addressing burnout with a staff wellness initiative
A more diverse student newsroom will make your publication stronger
The Daily Orange launched a membership program to make its future more sustainable
How 200 student journalists told 1,200 stories of American kids killed by guns
Anne Helen Petersen on how student journalists can guard against burnout as they start their careers
The secret to making a good April Fool’s edition: not making one at all
No internship, no problem: 5 ways to put your summer to work
Leveraging a sports rivalry for fundraising and collaboration
The Minnesota Daily adapted its annual photo project for the pandemic
How four student newspapers covered a rollercoaster election week
Staying optimistic (and realistic) in an uncertain journalism climate
Teaching + speaking
I've coached journalism students in classrooms around the country and spoken at local and national conferences. I love talking with students about community engagement, building healthier newsrooms, digital journalism, investigative journalism and career development.
If you’d like me to talk with your students, get in touch via email.
Previous speaking engagements:
5 Ways To Get College Students To Come Work At Your Newspaper: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association conference, 2022
Build Trust With Readers by Explaining How Investigative Journalism Works: Investigative Reporters and Editors conference, 2022
The Power of Media Technology: Crimson Journalism Summit panel, 2022
Reporting on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Seattle Times workshop, 2022
What’s “Engagement” and How Can it Make Your Reporting Stronger? Washington Journalism Education Association conference, 2022
The State of Student Journalism: Georges Conference on College Journalism, Nieman Foundation, 2021 and 2019
Digital media faculty lead: Newsroom by the Bay, Stanford University, summer 2020
Early-Career Tips from MJ Bear Fellows: Online News Association conference, 2019
The Life-Changing Magic of Getting Organized: Investigative Reporters and Editors conference, 2019
10 Digital Tools to Make Your Journalism Life Easier: Washington Journalism Education Association conference, 2019
Uncovering Stories With Investigative Reporting: Colorado Student Media Association conference, 2018
Guest lectures at University of Washington, various high schools