About

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I'm an Emmy Award winning journalist with more than two decades in print and television. I started freelancing for my local paper in high school, specializing in arts and entertainment reporting. After interning at “The Dr. Phil Show” and NBC Los Angeles in college, I returned home to the DC area and worked in government procurement.
 

After several years in government relations, I returned to my journalism roots to focus on local news. I started as a segment producer for WJLA ABC7 and worked my way up to line producing live broadcasts each morning. At WJLA, I produced “Good Morning Washington,” “Outside the Classroom,” “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy,” and created the Emmy winning series, “The Mother Side.” After several years at WJLA, I moved to the number one rated “Good Day DC” at WTTG FOX5.
 

I recently left television for more work-life balance and am excited to share my experience to help others in the media landscape. I'm also working on a memoir of personal essays. I currently live in Maryland with my three rescue dogs. 

 I won my first Emmy while Door Dashing. It was the height of the pandemic, when so many of us were on edge and flailing indoors for months on end. I tried to make myself useful and earn some extra cash with a side gig. Note: you do not work in local news for money. It's a job of passion, not wealth. 

Though in TV for years at that point, the whole Emmy process was new. I had never submitted an entry (you pay to join and pay to submit), but was extremely proud of a series I created, “The Mother Side.” It was originally a weekly segment I built for my morning show, where local moms joined our brilliant host, Eileen Whelan, to discuss the highs and lows of parenting. A five-minute conversation was never enough, so I pitched filming a pilot, and my news director gave me the go. We produced several half-hour specials, and when the time for submissions came around, I was proud to showcase the dedication put into the show — entering it for Best Interview/Discussion Series.

I was hoping for a nomination, never putting much weight into the prospect of winning. I was beyond thrilled to see our little show’s name announced on a live stream of the noms. Of course, there was no ceremony that year with the world at a social distance. The awards were streamed online, and I had it rolling as I delivered food to people’s doorsteps. Our category came up, and in a haze of traffic and food smells, I heard “The Mother Side” announced the winner.

I was giddy in my casual summer gear, driving home to share the news. The congratulations rolled in and all was joyful for a hot minute — relishing this brass ring achieved for work well done and the glee of updating titles to ‘Emmy Winning Producer.”

And then we move on, as the world does. The golden statue now sits pretty on a shelf, fun to show and share as friends hold it in winning pose. But adulation is fleeting — whether it’s local recognition or an Oscar. It’s the work that matters, the joy of creation, and the pride of fruition.

The shelf of trophies is not what you’re clinging to in an emergency. It’s not what’ll comfort you in tumult or console you in turmoil. So enjoy the glitter without putting much stock into the gold. A win is sweet, but the road leading to and beyond is what truly matters. Let passion guide, not praise. 

Booking amazing guests is what I loved and will miss most about producing live TV every day.  Yes, it’s fun to meet celebrities for a couple minutes, but the everyday people I’ve booked through the years hold such a special place in my heart. So many have become regulars and friends outside of work. It’s been incredible to see them go on to national shows, hosting podcasts, writing books, etc. It's been an honor to provide a platform to help elevate others to share their story. 

As for those celebrity booking highilights, here are some favorites:

Alan Cumming

Andy Cohen

Bebe Winans

Brandy

Carla Hall

Carson Kressley

Charles Esten

Colman Domingo

Emilio Esteves

Gary Janetti

Gloria Estefan

Heather McMahan

Henry Winkler

Issa Rae

Jenifer Lewis

John Leguizamo

John Travolta

John Waters

Jordin Sparks

Kathie Lee Gifford 

Kevin Bacon

Leslie Jordan

Margaret Cho

Marlon Wayans

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Nikki Glaser

Phil Rosenthal

Rebecca Ferguson

Rev. Jesse Jackson

Ross Mathews

Simone Biles

Smokey Robinson

Taraji P. Henson

The "Queer Eye" cast

Tony Hale

Vivica A. Fox

Whitney Cummings

Wyclef Jean