When I was a toddler, my mother would always give the same response to friends and family when they asked what I'd want for my birthday:
“Balls and books.”
My core hobbies haven't changed all that much since then. I'm an avid reader, covering both literature and the 24/7 news cycle of the Internet—especially if it concerns sports and the culture surrounding them.
I’m a journalist with nearly seven years of full-time experience who’s worked at Sports Illustrated for more than 2.5 years as a programming editor and writer covering MLB, NFL, NBA, Premier League soccer and even disc golf. Working at SI has granted me the opportunity to edit some of the industry’s best sportswriters, including Tom Verducci, Pat Forde, Albert Breer, Jenny Vrentas, Chris Mannix, Stephanie Apstein, Emma Baccellieri—I could go on. I love my job. In the past, I’ve written regularly for Yahoo Sports, AOL, NBA.com and MLB.com, the latter of which I interned for as an associate beat reporter covering the San Diego Padres the summer after graduating from the University of Southern California. I have an insatiable hunger and enthusiasm for digital content—Tweetdeck and Reddit are constantly open on my browser as I keep up with emerging viral stories, trends and memes—while also boasting hard-nosed reporting and editing experience across different mediums. My experience as a writer and editor who can adapt quickly to cover breaking news or take a nuanced approach with deep features makes me an ideal journalist for the modern age. If you don't trust me, check out my clips and recommendations. |