My recent work
Can the Michigan GOP ‘walk and chew gum’? Lingering concerns about 2020 bleed into the next election
‘Those women from Michigan’ led the state through its toughest year yet.
Gretchen Whitmer is a national figure now. What you need to know about ‘The woman in Michigan'
A lot of bluster and a stark reality: Michigan legislature has no plan to stop surge of COVID-19
Resume
Michigan is a purple state that packs a political punch and I’ve been lucky enough to cover it for a decade. I got into journalism because I wanted to do something different every day, and it’s sure delivered.
Employment
MLive - Lead Reporter
2019-present
I cover the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer administration for MLive and fill in on editing as needed.
MLive - Reporter
2014-2019
I covered business and then Capitol news.
WKAR - Panelist
2012-present
I appear regularly on WKAR’s Off the Record with Tim Skubick.
MIRS News - Reporter
2011-2014
I covered first the Gov. Rick Snyder administration and then the Senate for MIRS News.
MIRS News - Intern
2010-2011
I learned the ropes around the Capitol in this position, mostly covering legislative committees.
Education
Michigan State University
Journalism & Public Policy
2011
Organizations
SPJ Mid-Michigan
Vice President
2019-Present
Volunteer English Tutoring Program
Conversation Partner
2017-Present