Writing
Reporting, profiles and institutional stories. University pieces were written for the Office of Advancement at UW Tacoma.
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On Trans Day Of Remembrance, Chicagoans Brace For Struggle Ahead: ‘We Know What It Takes To Fight’
Block Club Chicago · 2024 · Reporting and photography
Coverage of a South Side Trans Day of Remembrance gathering, bringing together community mourning and concerns about the years ahead.
Peoples Gas oversight at City Council
Chicago Documenters · May 5, 2025 · Public-meeting documentation
I contributed coverage of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy’s hearing on the Peoples Gas pipe replacement program. City Bureau’s May 14 Newswire credits Natalie Frank and me for the meeting coverage.
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Mourning without Answer: Deaths of Chicago Trans Women Leave Questions Unanswered
Freelance reporting · 2022 · Writing sample
Reporting on the deaths of Elise Malary and Tatiana Labelle, the people seeking answers, and how police records and news coverage represented them.
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If You Haven’t, It’s Time to Check Out Hilltop
Freelance feature · Writing sample
A neighborhood feature about three places to eat and drink in Tacoma’s Hilltop, from pho to vegan brunch and cocktails.
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These archived samples retain their original text and reflect the time they were written.
Worm Tale
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2016 · Reporting and writing
A marine biologist’s discovery of a ribbon worm opens a window onto field research and the life of a scientist.
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A Day in the Life: Heather Rawley
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2016 · Reporting and writing
A profile of an environmental studies student whose experience with bicycling became a commitment to accessible transportation.
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Turning Adversity into Empowerment
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2016 · Reporting and writing
UW Tacoma alumna Rachel Camarena draws on her own education to become a teacher and advocate for marginalized students.
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Angela Suresh, '17, Communication
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2017 · Reporting and writing
A profile of a South Asian American student using journalism, performance and activism to challenge stereotypes and build community.
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“Water By the Spoonful” a Hit for UW Tacoma Theater
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2017 · Reporting and writing
A feature on a UW Tacoma production exploring trauma, recovery and empathy through conversations with its cast and creative team.
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Putting Writing at the Center of Inclusivity
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2017 · Reporting and writing
Reporting on UW Tacoma’s writing center and its approach to antiracism, writing assessment and student support.
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Anna Nepomuceno, '17, Politics, Philosophy & Economics
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2017 · Reporting and writing
A graduating student’s path through motherhood, education and legislative advocacy becomes a story about political participation.
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A Day in the Life: Zak Kaletka
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2016 · Personal essay
A first-person essay about commuting, campus community and finding a sense of belonging as a university student.
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Elizabeth Bruch: Human Rights from a Cultural Perspective
University of Washington Tacoma — News & Information · 2016 · Reporting and writing
A faculty profile tracing how international legal work shaped Elizabeth Bruch’s research on culture and humanitarian intervention.