Food Reporter at The News Tribune
tacoma, washington, united states
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Claim your profileEngrossed in the beautiful world of good food, good drink, and good people, I am a writer, reporter and photographer trained at Northwestern's Medill School and Boston University. Combining years of experience at a distillery, wholesaler, and behind the bar with sound journalistic ethics and reporting prowess, I strive to take an in-the-trenches approach to covering food, beverage, restaurants and agriculture.Areas of Interest:- Food security and nutrition - Sustainability, food waste, recycling- Labor in restaurants, agriculture, food production- Small business development - Culinary business and culture- Alcohol in society, especially in the service industryExpertise:- Studious observer and analyst of the business of food, culinary/cocktail culture, hospitality- Excellent writer and editor (editorial and marketing copy), AP Style nerd- Voracious researcher and fact checker- Thoughtful, genuinely curious interviewer- Skilled photographer, sound and video editor (podcast fiend!)- Engaging public speaker and customer-facing service profressional- Adept relationship builder, source curator, communicator






Master Of Science, Journalism at Northwestern UniversityGraduated: 2018
Bachelor Of Science, French, Journalism at Boston UniversityGraduated: 2009