eyesontherise.org, 2014 to present
I help run this site related to the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education grant received by a team of faculty at Florida International University.
CrossingBorders.us, 2011 to 2013
I helped start this community storytelling that uses art, journalism, and activism to spur public conversations about race and culture in Iowa City. This site hosts student journalism and community projects about these issues. It also serves as an organization to lead civic engagement projects and activism.
The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, 2009 to present
Co-Founder and Board Member (2010-2011)
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, 2009
Interns director and reporter for online journalism news service
The Washington Post, 2004 to 2009
Midwest freelance correspondent, enterprise writer, focused on stories expressing regional culture and national politics
Madison Magazine – Madison, Wisconsin, 2004 to 2009
Contributing business writer, concentrating on the high-tech, new economy
Chicago Tribune, 2001 to 2009
Freelance writer with significant concentration on small business, national news and politics
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2001 to 2009
State freelance writer, with focus on higher education, state politics and breaking news
The New York Times – Chicago Bureau, 2003 to 2004
Midwest freelance correspondent
Columbia St. Mary’s Health System – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2006
Writer for health care system’s marketing department, assisting in new media publications and in print for community and employees
The Journal Times – Racine, Wisconsin, 2005
New media, breaking news and enterprise staff reporter
Newsday – Washington, D.C., Fall 2003
Washington Center for Politics and Journalism
Political reporter intern responsible for localizing national news for Long Island and Manhattan editions
Wisconsin Public Television – Madison, Wisconsin, 2003 to 2004
Camera operator; Assistant director for local television productions
Wisconsin State Journal – Madison, Wisconsin, 2000 to 2003
Regional freelance writer and part-time staff writer, covering cultural and breaking news
Central Wisconsin Newspapers – Portage, Wisconsin, 2000
Part-time staff reporter and photographer for newspapers throughout central Wisconsin, reporting on cultural and government news, as well as copy-editing and designing pages
Associated Press – Madison, Wisconsin, 1999 to 2002
Stringer for presidential and statewide elections
La Crosse Tribune – La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1999 to 2001
Part-time staff writer with focus on weekend activities and breaking news
Tomah Journal – Tomah, Wisconsin, 1996 to 2000
Part-time staff writer on local school and government news; page design and copy-editing