About me/Resume
For as long as I could remember, my mother would tell me to keep my head up and my eyes open.
A warning of the dangers in our neighborhood, her words instead showed me the beauty within it. All around are stories just waiting to be told, and I enjoy getting those stories across to everyone else.
I have written for The Campus Magazine and Harlem Focus. All things science, medicine, hip-hop, and video-games interest me most.
When I’m not reading, writing, editing, or taking photos, I’m out exploring the city. Come find me.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance
10/2015 — Current
Photographer, Writer, and Editor
Scan written works for grammatical errors: issues with syntax, diction, punctuation, and spelling. Help clients work on tone, word choice, sequencing and overall feel of their writing as a means of getting their message across the best way possible.
NYU Langone Health
09/2018–09/2019
Emergency Medicine Research Associate
Trained fellow associates in conducting literature reviews, using databases, and contacting participants to schedule follow-up meetings. Recruited participants for studies and assisted study leaders with HBA1c testing. Collected and stored data on REDcap from over 100+ study participants across 6 study sites.
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism (New York, NY)
Center for Community and Ethnic Media (CCEM)
04/2017 — 05/2017
Health Reporting Fellow
Instructed on taking scientific data, translating it, and making it accessible to the community. Taught how to craft stories from breaking research, find sources within the science community, and use databases to find public information hidden in plain sight.
The Campus Magazine (New York, NY)
09/2013 — 05/2017
Editor in Chief, Editor, Photographer, Writer
Managed the production of an award winning monthly print issue and news site. Led a team of writers, editors, photographers and illustrators in order to provide timely coverage and content tailored to the community. Conducted training sessions on content management, writing, editing, and photography
Harlem Focus (New York, NY)
06/2016 — 08/2016
Community Journalist
Covered events and news taking place in the Harlem community. Worked closely with the community to find out what problems are affecting them and what news would benefit them most. Attended training sessions focused on infographics, using databases, and using data to create a fresh story.
Summer Medical Dental Educational Program (New York, NY)
06/2015 — 08/2015
Columbia University Medical Center Scholar
Shadowed doctors at the Columbia University Medical Center. Attended workshops and presentations related to medical advancements and current issues in medicine, public health and health policy.
Project Atlantis (Faial, Azores)
01/2015 — 02/2015
U.S. College Scholar
Shadowed doctors and surgeons at the Hospital da Horta. Studied the European healthcare system and the health issues affecting the Azorean community.
Weill Cornell Hospital (New York, NY)
08/2014 — 02/2015
In-Patient Psychiatry Volunteer
Assisted nursing and medical staff with daily tasks: nursing rounds, group activities, and checking in visitors into the department. Interacted with patients and saw to that they met with their designated nurses, had eaten, and were well supplied with enough daily supplies for their room and themselves.
Education
CUNY City College (New York, NY)
09/2013 — Current
BA in English, Minor in Journalism. Expected Graduation: 2017
Relevant coursework: Introduction to Media Studies, Introduction to Journalism, Reporting and Writing, TV Journalism, Advanced Grammar
