I’m a data reporter at The Connecticut Mirror, where I get to tell stories through charts, graphs, and interactive visualizations. I run Charting Connecticut, a weekly feature that explores life in the state, all through the lens of data. I also get to dig into data-driven stories across different topics and collaborate with my awesome colleagues to bring data to life in their reporting.

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I recently graduated with a Master of Science in Data Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. There, I spent my time geeking out over data analysis, storytelling, and making visuals that actually mean something. I worked with everything from Python libraries like Pandas and BeautifulSoup to QGIS for mapping and DataWrapper. I also traveled to Ireland and Northern Ireland, reporting on religion and immigration.

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Before Columbia, I graduated cum laude from Penn State in May 2023 with dual bachelor’s degrees in International Politics and Broadcast Journalism, plus minors in Global Security and Middle East Studies. I’ve always loved mixing storytelling with big-picture global issues.

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You can check out my work here! My resume is up too if you're curious.

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In the summer of 2022, I had the chance to intern with the Malala Fund. I worked with their Communications and Creative team, doing everything from research to interviewing girls around the world, and contributing to Assembly, their digital publication. I grew up in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, which has given me a unique perspective on global issues. While at Penn State, I traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, to report on immigration. I used my language skills to connect with Latino reporters and interviewed a parliamentary assistant on migration policy. I also did some man-on-the-street interviews in Govanhill, a neighborhood with a high immigrant population. 

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I’m excited to continue using my skills to tell meaningful stories and collaborate with organizations that are passionate about equity, social justice, and global connections.