Hello,
I am a journalist with four years of experience covering a wide variety of stories. I'm passionate about people-centered reporting and giving a platform to the marginalized and unheard. I believe good journalism engages with the community and their concerns. Good reporting takes hard work—and I'm willing to put in that work.
With degrees in Literature & Theory and French from William Jewell College, I've been able to study how others use their words and language to tell their story. I've studied in Kansas City, Missouri; Oxford, England; and Paris, France. Each place gave me a unique perspective that I use in my writing. Even still, Kansas City is the place I call home. I'm dedicated to finding and writing about what matters to the city in a way that engages community members to get involved and make a change.
Below you'll find a sampling of my work with links to where the stories were originally published. I hope to hear from you via the contact page!
Wicked returns to Kansas City January 2022: “It’s good to see me, isn’t it?”
The touring production of Wicked is returning to the Kansas City Music Hall January 5-23 with the Kansas City Broadway Series...
The Greeting Committee’s new album, crafted by internal compromise, is uncompromising
On Sept. 24 The Greeting Committee—composed of Addie Sartino, Austin Fraser, Pierce Turcotte, and Brandon Yangmi—released their sophomore album, Dandelion...
KC’s hotel initiative for the unhoused ends without next steps in place
After an extension, Kansas City’s hotel initiative to provide shelter for nearly 400 unhoused people ends today...
City conducts trash removal at unhoused encampments after activists had anticipated sweeps
On February 1, the KC Homeless Union set up a protest camp outside of City Hall...
Please welcome the Shawnee Mission North High School Bison
After years of public backlash, the Shawnee Mission School District will be changing the mascots of some of its schools...
New bill in the Missouri House would force women to bury or cremate aborted fetuses
The Missouri GOP, led by Rep. Hannah Kelly (R-District 141), introduced HB 431, or the “Safeguarding All Children’s Remains to Ensure Dignity Act"...
KC area breweries give an update on their participation with “Black is Beautiful”
In July of 2020, many Kansas City area breweries joined in the Black is Beautiful initiative...
Policies change, but sexism continues to burn through the brewing industry
When Courtney Servaes opened Servaes Brewing Company in 2019, hers became the first woman-owned brewery in Kansas...
Our city’s barbecue is sweet and spicy, but its history is slow-cooked
The year was 1869, and hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the opening of the First Hannibal Bridge...
With Roy Blunt out, the Senate replacement race is already crowded
After Roy Blunt announced that he would not run for reelection for Missouri’s seat in the U.S. Senate, a crowded 2022 race is all but guaranteed...
Morgan Reece is using Tik Tok to dismantle Black stereotypes
Morgan Reece is a Kansas City-based creator who you should know about, and not just for her modeling...
Kansas City to receive desperately needed relief under American Rescue Plan
Under the American Rescue Plan, Kansas City, Missouri stands to receive $195 million in aid...
Brian Roberts is building community through The Black Pantry
Brian Roberts began his pop-up, The Black Pantry, in November of 2020. In just five short months, Roberts went from pop-ups in The Black Pantry trailer to a permanent space...
Kasim Hardaway: KC restaurateur, food influencer and storyteller
There are many titles one could give Kasim Hardaway, who is one of Kansas City’s most influential online food personalities...
The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Happy Gillis
Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout – owned by chefs Abbey-Jo and Josh Eans since 2013 – has been a staple in the Columbus Park neighborhood...
The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe
Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe opened July 16 – just a short time after the lockdown ended in Kansas City...
The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Pirate’s Bone Burgers
Pirate’s Bone Burgers took Kansas City by storm when they opened in September of 2019....