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I am an investigative journalist and writer based in Birmingham, Alabama. I have over 20 years of experience investigating complex stories and synthesizing them into narrative form. I produce in multiple formats including written pieces, audio and film. My current creative focus is on criminal justice stories, but I have lots of experience covering other terrain. I would love to help out on your project.
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Work Experience
Co-Producer at The Alabama Solution
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Co-produced a documentary released by HBO; conducted deep research, reporting, and strategy; coordinated filming opportunities and interviews; provided editorial consultation.
Credentialed Course Instructor at University of Alabama at Birmingham
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Designed and taught a graduate-level course on writing and producing podcasts; taught a summer creative writing workshop for high school students; previously taught a special topics class about mass incarceration to undergraduates.
Executive Producer, Writer, Narrator at Earwitness podcast (Lava for Good)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Produced an 8-part investigative podcast series on the wrongful death row conviction of Toforest Johnson; wrote, reported and narrated.
Investigative Reporter at ACLU of Alabama (Campaign for Smart Justice)
July 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023Produced, reported and wrote investigative stories, features and policy reports; authored op-eds for regional and national media; created video explainers.
Digital Reporter/Producer at WBRC
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019Produced and reported investigative and long-form stories for website; created content for multiple social media platforms; covered prisons, criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health.
Primary Anchor/Investigative Reporter at WBRC
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2018Anchored daily live newscasts; produced and reported long-form digital features; conducted investigative reporting.
Primary Anchor/Reporter at NECN
May 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010Anchored and reported; covered a broad range of news.
Anchor/Reporter at KFMB
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2006Anchored and reported for local news.
Anchor/Reporter at WFTX
January 1, 2000 - September 1, 2002Anchored and reported.
Anchor/Reporter at WTVA
February 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Anchored and reported.
Anchor/Reporter at WOWL
September 1, 1998 - February 1, 1999Anchored and reported.
Producer at WTVM
September 1, 1997 - September 1, 1998Produced and reported, long-form digital features; anchored daily newscasts.
Education
M.A. in English, concentration in Creative Writing at University of Alabama at Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018B.A. in Mass Communications, Journalism minor at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1996Qualifications
Fund for Investigative Journalism grantee
January 1, 2024 - December 10, 2025Substack featured publication
January 1, 2023 - December 10, 2025Pen America Writing for Justice Fellow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Media Law School Fellow, University of South Carolina School of Law
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Edward R. Murrow Award for Best News Series
January 1, 2013 - December 10, 2025Associated Press Award for Best Investigative Series
January 1, 2013 - December 10, 2025Alabama Broadcasters Association Abby Award for Best Series
January 1, 2013 - December 10, 2025Alabama Broadcasters Association Abby Award for Best Series
January 1, 2012 - December 10, 2025Ovation for the Cure Teal Ribbon Award for Community Service
January 1, 2009 - December 10, 2025San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award
January 1, 2005 - December 10, 2025Pacific Southwest Emmy Award for Best Live News Coverage
January 1, 2003 - December 10, 2025Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Writing
January 1, 2002 - December 10, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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