Samples*
“You’re Giving Them Too Much Hope:” Chapter in “Elizabeth Detention Center: A Social History of Confinement in the United States, 1993-2025”: Rutgers University Press, 2026
Pitching is a Portal: How to Pitch an Audio Story to a Podcast or Radio Show (or at least what I’ve learned so far) – Transom: Article with tips on pitching public radio shows and podcasts plus open calls for submissions
Married in Vegas, hoping and working for the best: An open letter to Joe Biden from an undocumented spouse – The Nevada Current: Collaborative OpEd project with Make the Road Nevada community member.
Biden could give Latino voters a reason to support him by protecting undocumented families – The Morning Call: Collaborative OpEd project with Make the Road Pennsylvania community member.
Harlem’s NAMA Fights To Keep Local Music Legacy Alive – Gothamist: Profile of the oldest African-American musical association in the United States.
What I’ve Learned So Far about Interviewing for Video and Audio Stories – The Communication Network: Tips on how to prepare for, set up, and conduct interviews for audio or visual stories.
“Listen” to How Radio Can Improve Your Videos – WITNESS: What videographers can learn from radio producers about effective storytelling
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Public Radio about Storytelling – Nonprofit Technology Network: How to create content that both engages audiences and creates devoted supporters
Southern Flight 242: Bringing My Father Home – Transom: Lessons learned from reporting on the plane crash that killed my father
Casseroles Against Trump – The Opportunity Agenda: Opinion piece about a proposal that would slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
* Also see my Substack
