Northwestern University, Class of 2022

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Journalism and Asian American Studies

GPA: 3.54

In These Times, New York, N.Y.

Freelance Fact-Checker, July 2023 - Present

• Fact-check 2,000-6,000 word articles for web and print magazine on a freelance basis 
• Verify the accuracy of all facts using a variety of techniques and sources
• Issue insightful corrections with an eye toward bias and context.

The American Prospect, Washington, D.C. 

Editorial Intern, January 2023 – May 2023 

• Report and write articles for web
• Fact-check articles for print and web
• Write and schedule social media copy
• Assist with additional projects as needed

In These Times, Chicago, IL

Editorial Intern, September 2021 – December 2021

• Fact-checked and proofread articles for print and web
• Pitched story ideas and headlines for print and web
• Completed small research projects assigned by editors
• Prepared stories for online publishing via Craft CMS
• Requested book review copies from publishers
• Reviewed submissions for the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting

Medill Investigative Lab, Washington, D.C.

Spring 2021 Cohort Member, January 2021 – June 2021

• Reviewed and compiled financial data from tax forms
• Backgrounded potential interview sources
• Conducted online research and interviews for a story on Angel Family organizations

BlackBoard Magazine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Print Editor-in-Chief, January 2020 – June 2021

• Managed an executive team to publish 3 print issues per academic year
• Determined framing theme for each print issue; approved and edited all content including articles, essays, poetry, photography, design, and layout
• Contributed articles to print issues and website

Los Angeles Sentinel & L.A. Watts Times, Los Angeles, CA

Editorial Intern, June 2019 – August 2019

• Reported, researched, and wrote 2-3 stories per week for the print newspaper
• Responsible for posting online content, including videos, images, and press releases
• Designed and disseminated e-newsletters to subscribers

Excellent writer and verbal communicator, investigative research skills, fact-checking, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Wordpress, Craft CMS, Constant Contact, type 60+ wpm, filing, copying, telephone reception

Dean’s List (2019, 2020)

Finalist in Online Opinion and Commentary, Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award (2019)