Graphics reporter and data visualization specialist with expertise analyzing complex data, uncovering compelling stories, and translating them into clear visuals for broad audiences. Known for strong relationships and high-impact collaboration under deadline.
SELECTED HONORS
- New York Press Club Award Winner, Infographics, 2024 — The World Is On the Move
- Contributor, Pulitzer Prize-winning series, The Wall Street Journal, 2023 — Capital Assets
EXPERIENCE
Graphics Reporter
Aug 2022 – Present- Increased estimated engagement time by 15%+ by producing 400+ charts and data visualizations across 150+ published stories that translated complex reporting into clear visual narratives for digital audiences
- Generated 40+ bylines totaling 4.7M+ views (subscribers and unique visitors), including 10 stories I pitched or co-pitched.
- Became the only Graphics Reporter from 2023–2025 to receive bylines on Sports stories, driven by strong partnerships with editors and the Sports desk.
- Became a trusted and frequently requested collaborator across the newsroom by partnering with 100+ reporters and editors on economics, politics, sports, business, and breaking-news coverage.
- Analyzed and transformed structured datasets into reader-facing graphics, earning a reputation on the team for quickly surfacing clear summaries and insights from complex data, often before requested deadlines
Data Visualization Designer
March 2020 – Aug 2022- Built interactive graphics, explainers, and visual stories for 12+ programs and subsidiary organizations across climate, economics, and policy topics, helping drive content reaching 2M+ views annually through WRI’s flagship Insights publication.
- Led visual accessibility standards and workshops across a 500+ person organization, upleveling inclusive design practices for digital products, publications, and cross-functional teams for all internal and external communications.
- Partnered with researchers and communications teams to analyze data and make findings accessible to broad audiences.
Senior Graphic and Visualization Designer
March 2019 – March 2020- Designed visual systems across three major B2B software brands.
- Supported storytelling, campaigns, and data visualization initiatives.
Design and Visualization Specialist
March 2018 – March 2019- Created dashboards and analytics visuals for federal agency clients with 80%+ of billable time.
- Designed prototypes and user-centered internal tools for large employee audiences.
Previous: Oceana, Graphic Designer (2015–2018) • NPR, Design Contractor (2014) • Gallaudet University (2012–2014) • Apple (2010–2012)
EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art — MPS, Data Analytics & Information Visualization, 2018
Gallaudet University — MA, American Sign Language & Deaf Studies, 2014
Mount Holyoke College — BA, Liberal Arts / Studio Art, 2010
SKILLS
Data & Reporting: Excel, Google Sheets, R, research, analysisDesign: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma
Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3, Git, GitHub