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I’m an award-winning reporter who investigates race and equity at the Guardian. My character-driven stories expose practices that disproportionately impact underrepresented communities, and hold power accountable.

For over a decade, my reporting has taken me around the world, including to the homes of migrant families in the outskirts of Beijing, China; Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank; and a Tacoma, Washington detention center where detained immigrants said their medical needs were ignored.

Along with being featured in local and national radio and TV programs, my work has been cited in books, academic studies, city reports and litigation, and has helped spearhead legislation. The Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing have honored my work. And I’ve received fellowships and professional development grants from The Solutions Journalism Network, the New Bridge Program, the Lenfest Institute, and NICAR.

I’m also passionate about diversifying newsrooms. During my presidency from 2019 to 2021, the Seattle Association of Black Journalists regained national affiliation after several years of dormancy, and saw a sixfold increase in the general fund.

Additionally, I have a Master of Journalism degree from U.C. Berkeley, where I focused on long-form writing and honing my multimedia skills.

When I’m not typing away, you can catch me hiking, rock climbing and learning Spanish in my hometown of Philadelphia. I’ve traveled to 29 countries for work and play.