I pursue journalism because I care about telling stories that give people a voice while connecting their experiences with larger conversations shaping the world. I believe the world is not as fragmented as it may seem, and there are voices out there that connect our experiences in a meaningful way. It is about telling beautiful stories, but it is also about creating understanding, and building trust within and between communities.

A primary focus of the media avenues I have worked with is to talk about what is happening in the world through the lens of people. Coming from a background in clinical science research where people tend to be included as statistical data in research findings was quite a contrasting transition into journalism, but one that is like complimentary opposites. Through clinical research I learned to deepen the significance of stories. As a journalist, I can qualify people’s perspectives with supportive evidence. I believe that is how we connect with what is happening outside of our own lives and softens the sense of indifference.