Resume
SUMMARY
Dedicated and passionate multilingual journalism student with over five years of experience in audio, video, photojournalism, social media and digital online newsprint. Interested in writing stories about international affairs to help and educate audiences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2024 Emerging News Journalist Fellow - Crosscut PBS | January - December 2024
Writing in-depth news articles on affairs in Seattle and Washington state.
News Reporting Intern - The Japan Times | June - August 2023
Reporting on national and regional affairs in Tokyo for an English-language newspaper through a foreign reporting scholarship at the University of Washington. Also worked on daily newsletter, social media and took photos for articles.
Legislative Staff Reporter - The Seattle Times | January - March 2023
Worked 40 hours per week for The Seattle Times as part of the UW Olympia Legislative Reporting Program. Writing stories about bills, lawmakers at the city and state level.
News Reporter - South Seattle Emerald | October 2022 - Present
Four articles written per month on news coming out of neighborhoods in south Seattle area. Range of topics
covered from city news, communities, affordable housing, city government reporting and more.
News Reporter - International Examiner | March - June 2022
City beat reporting writing for Seattle's Chinatown International District. Covered issues about and for the Asian and Asian American communities in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Use of native language Tagalog skills to produce multi-lingual stories.
Breaking News Editorial Intern - Factal | March - July 2022
Monitored international breaking social media news feeds like Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram to write concise, AP-style breaking news alerts on the Factal app and Twitter. Verified real-time events through social media and local media sources and officials. Knowledge of global time zones, world politics, and international media news sources.
Reporter - The Daily at the University of Washington | 2021 - Present
Student journalist covering news about the university community. Launched an investigation on a partnership involving DIY-at-home rape kits sold to student organization, prompting cease and desist letter from the Washington State Attorney General.
Producer - National Public Radio KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle Now | June - September 2021
Entry-level journalism and production work for a daily news podcast show. Produced daily headline stories, one podcast episode, spots and wraps for various KUOW shows. Worked collaboratively, researching for future news segments.
Environmental Reporting Fellow - Seattle Globalist | 2019 - 2020
Worked collaboratively and individually to write investigative articles on environmental health issues in Seattle
and Washington state.
Student Journalist - National Public Radio KUOW 94.9 FM RadioActive Youth Media Program | 2018 - 2022
Youth Media Producer, Advanced Producer, Mentor, Social Media lead and Outreach Assistant. Created podcasts, feature stories and spot stories for radio and website using audio mixing software like Adobe Audition and Audacity. Designed informational news social media posts.
Writing in-depth news articles on affairs in Seattle and Washington state.
News Reporting Intern - The Japan Times | June - August 2023
Reporting on national and regional affairs in Tokyo for an English-language newspaper through a foreign reporting scholarship at the University of Washington. Also worked on daily newsletter, social media and took photos for articles.
Legislative Staff Reporter - The Seattle Times | January - March 2023
Worked 40 hours per week for The Seattle Times as part of the UW Olympia Legislative Reporting Program. Writing stories about bills, lawmakers at the city and state level.
News Reporter - South Seattle Emerald | October 2022 - Present
Four articles written per month on news coming out of neighborhoods in south Seattle area. Range of topics
covered from city news, communities, affordable housing, city government reporting and more.
News Reporter - International Examiner | March - June 2022
City beat reporting writing for Seattle's Chinatown International District. Covered issues about and for the Asian and Asian American communities in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Use of native language Tagalog skills to produce multi-lingual stories.
Breaking News Editorial Intern - Factal | March - July 2022
Monitored international breaking social media news feeds like Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram to write concise, AP-style breaking news alerts on the Factal app and Twitter. Verified real-time events through social media and local media sources and officials. Knowledge of global time zones, world politics, and international media news sources.
Reporter - The Daily at the University of Washington | 2021 - Present
Student journalist covering news about the university community. Launched an investigation on a partnership involving DIY-at-home rape kits sold to student organization, prompting cease and desist letter from the Washington State Attorney General.
Producer - National Public Radio KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle Now | June - September 2021
Entry-level journalism and production work for a daily news podcast show. Produced daily headline stories, one podcast episode, spots and wraps for various KUOW shows. Worked collaboratively, researching for future news segments.
Environmental Reporting Fellow - Seattle Globalist | 2019 - 2020
Worked collaboratively and individually to write investigative articles on environmental health issues in Seattle
and Washington state.
Student Journalist - National Public Radio KUOW 94.9 FM RadioActive Youth Media Program | 2018 - 2022
Youth Media Producer, Advanced Producer, Mentor, Social Media lead and Outreach Assistant. Created podcasts, feature stories and spot stories for radio and website using audio mixing software like Adobe Audition and Audacity. Designed informational news social media posts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Journalism and Public Interest
Institution: University of Washington 2020 - 2023
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Institution: Green River Community College 2018 - 2020
High School Diploma
Institution: Kentridge High School 2016 - 2020
Institution: University of Washington 2020 - 2023
- Cum Laude (3.92/4.0), Double minor in French language, literature, and culture and International Studies covering global history, politics, economics and culture.
- Completed a study abroad program in Paris, France in 2022 studying the language, culture and history of the city.
- Member of the Filipino American Student Association and UW Society of Professional Journalists chapter.
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Institution: Green River Community College 2018 - 2020
- Attended Green River College and Kentridge High School simultaneously through the Running Start Program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to attain a college Associate's degree and High School Diploma.
High School Diploma
Institution: Kentridge High School 2016 - 2020
- Graduated top 12% of 2020 graduate class.
- Member of volunteer clubs National Honor Society and Key club, studied French for four years.
SKILLS
Languages: English (native C2), Tagalog (native C1), French (B1), Japanese (A2), Mandarin (A1)
Areas of expertise: Voicing, interviewing, scripting for radio, news writing for web, radio, online digital, social media, breaking news, investigative journalism, use of social media for news verification like Twitter Boolean search knowledge, audio mixing using Adobe Audition and Audacity, data and research analysis, city and state government reporting, AP style, able to work collaboratively or individually, natural disaster coverage, able to work under high pressure situations
Areas of expertise: Voicing, interviewing, scripting for radio, news writing for web, radio, online digital, social media, breaking news, investigative journalism, use of social media for news verification like Twitter Boolean search knowledge, audio mixing using Adobe Audition and Audacity, data and research analysis, city and state government reporting, AP style, able to work collaboratively or individually, natural disaster coverage, able to work under high pressure situations
ACHIEVEMENTS
- The Seattle Times/Blethen Family Communications School Minority Scholarship recipient 2021-2022 Asian American Journalist Association AAJA Student Excellence in Audio Storyteller National Winner
- Two-time AAJA Northwest Journalist of Color 2020, 2022
- 2021 Second place in Society of Professional Journalists regional awards Audio: Feature, Hard News category
- Runner up finalist in the New York Times Third Annual Podcast Contest