I cover how people get from place to place in Pierce County, what makes that easier or harder, and the systems and money behind it all. I moved to Tacoma in July 2026 after working as a print and audio reporter in New York City and southwestern Colorado. 

My family lived near Ashford when I was a kid and I have early memories of the forests and trails around Mount Rainier National Park. I spent most of my childhood in Colorado before attending college in Ohio. I’ve also lived in Belgium, Spain, Wyoming and India. I have degrees from Oberlin College and the City University of New York. 

Outside of work, I like to spend time outdoors: hiking, camping, skiing, rowing and swimming. I also am an avid rollerblader and ice skater. When I get tired of putting sentences together, I like to draw, watercolor paint or play the guitar.