Journalist

I am a journalism student at Temple University who has been reporting and writing in Philadelphia for four years. My work has been recognized and awarded by professional state and national agencies.

I’m passionate about being ingrained in the communities I report on and telling the stories of people most impacted by the issues at hand. Every person has a story worth telling; all you’ve got to do is ask the right questions and capture the right moment.

Mat Tomezsko and volunteers install Tomezsko’s mural “14 Movements: A Symphony in Color and Words” along Broad Street’s median during July. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

A tattered one dollar bill hangs behind Darryl Salley’s desk at 1617 Barber Shop & Beauty Salon on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. It symbolizes the importance of building relationships over making money for the shop. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

Dorin Collins grew up in North Philadelphia and tried her first cheesesteak at a shop on Broad Street near Diamond, seen behind her. The shop is now gone, and a fraternity stands in its place. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

Michael Jarman wheels out produce he collected from the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. | PHILLY.COM

Heather Birmingham sings a rendition of “This Little Light of Mine” at Temple Theaters’ Ghostlight Project the night before President Donald Trump was inaugurated. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

A group of girls participate in the organization Mighty Writers’ attempt to break a Guinness World Record during July. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

Temple student Jill Caldwell smiles as she looks at one of her peers holding up a sparkler at protest the night before President Donald Trump’s inauguration. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

Volunteer Johnny Jones helps install the mural “14 Movements: A Symphony in Color and Words” on the median of Broad Street during July. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

Jonathan Thomas, who is blind in his left eye, uses a magnifying glass to assist him as he draws. | THE TEMPLE NEWS

A girl takes a photo of her father at a community event at Moffet Elementary School in Kensington during May. | THE SPIRIT NEWS

A young girl waits to perform at a concert in the garden of Moffet Elementary School in Kensington during May. | THE SPIRIT NEWS

Michael Jarman wheels out produce he collected from the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. | PHILLY.COM

Adam Cramer stands in the shop where he has fixed vintage motorcycles for 15 years. | PERSONAL