About Me

When I was growing up, my father repeatedly told me not to become a journalist, not to follow in his footsteps, because there were better-paying jobs out there.

Naturally, I didn’t listen.

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Born in Dallas, Texas, I grew up surrounded by sports and marching band. After my family relocated to Manhattan, Kansas, during my childhood, my father took me to Kansas State football and basketball games. I had been around marching bands since I was three years old, watching my siblings perform, and later seeing my brother march on alto saxophone for the Kansas State Marching Band. Those moments left a lasting impression and sparked two lifelong passions: sports and music.

I became the kid who talked sports with strangers and picked up the saxophone to follow my brother’s path, dreaming of one day joining a college marching band. Fast forward to my senior year of high school. When my high school marching band would leave after halftime, I convinced friends to stay and play the fight song if our team scored. Eventually, we joked about broadcasting games on YouTube, and once I put together my first broadcasts, I was hooked.

Today, I am a proud member of the Iowa State University Cyclone Football “Varsity” Marching Band, fulfilling a lifelong goal while performing on the same saxophone my brother played years earlier. In 2026, I was recently selected as one of six members appointed to Student Staff for the upcoming football season, a leadership role that combines my passion for sports, music, and community. I take pride in committing to the marching band during football season, a responsibility that has strengthened my time management, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure while still pursuing sports media opportunities.

That same work ethic drives my journalism. As vice president of Iowa State’s Sports Media Club, I have focused on creating opportunities for other students through partnerships with club sports and Ames High School. These opportunities provide real-world experience where few formal pathways exist for new students.

Through experiences with Cyclones.TV and WHO 13, I have developed as a broadcast and multimedia journalist, gaining confidence in the newsroom and in the field. I am driven by a passion for sports storytelling, a commitment to accuracy, and a belief that the best journalism serves both the story and the people behind it.

Ethics Code

  • I prioritize verification at every stage of reporting, whether writing under deadline or producing for broadcast. Speed never outweighs accuracy, and I verify facts, names, and context before publication or airtime.

  • I seek multiple perspectives and provide necessary context, particularly in stories involving public policy, community impact, or conflict. Fairness means representing viewpoints accurately.

  • I approach interviews and storytelling with empathy and respect, especially when covering grief, trauma, or personal loss. My goal is to inform without exploiting the people who trust me with their stories.

  • I take responsibility for my work. When errors occur, I correct them promptly and transparently and view feedback from editors and audiences as essential to maintaining public trust.

  • I maintain editorial independence and disclose any personal involvement or potential conflicts of interest when relevant to my reporting. I am committed to separating participation from coverage and ensuring transparency.