Kansas City, Missouri
Press Secretary &
City Spokeswoman
Kansas City, Missouri
June 2022 – Present
As Press Secretary & City Spokeswoman for Kansas City, I lead the City Communications team in telling the story of our city with transparency, clarity, and purpose.
My work spans major initiatives—like infrastructure, housing, and economic development—while supporting Public Information Officers across departments to keep residents informed and engaged.
From shaping crisis communications to launching forward-thinking campaigns, I’m focused on building trust, strengthening relationships, and positioning Kansas City as a national model for innovative and ethical municipal communications.
- Roy Blunt Luminary Park
- Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment
- Solar Array at Kansas City International Airport
- Kansas City’s Detention & Rehabilitation Center
- Our Cup KC leads communications for Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup.
- Revive the Vine, Kansas City’s $400+ million reinvestment initiative in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
FOX4 Kansas City, Tribune Media
Reporter & Multimedia Journalist
Kansas City, Missouri
December 2017 – June 2022
Reporting in the Kansas City Metro Area on crime and advocacy for children. Produced and hosted Thursday’s Child, a program helping children in foster care find families.
Awards:
- Mid-America Emmy Award, 2020, Community Service for Thursday’s Child.
- Five Mid-America Emmy Award Nominations
- Best Investigative Reporter, 2021, Kansas City Pitch
KFVS News, Raycom Media
Multimedia Journalist
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
November 2015 – November 2017
Reporting on stories throughout Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Eastern Tennessee, and Clay County, Arkansas.
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams & Today Show, NBC News
Internship
Los Angeles, California
Summer 2014
Assisting the Los Angeles Bureau on general assignments, field producing, and assisting in four pieces with Maria Shriver for Today.
KRON4 News, Media General
Assistant Producer & Internship
San Francisco, California
June 2013 – November 2015
Assisting producers with their shows through project management, writing, editing, and graphics. Manage the assignment desk and coordinate breaking news with local contacts and reporters.
KTVU Fox 2, Cox Media
Internship
Oakland, California
Spring, 2013
Assisting the newsroom as needed by pulling videos, printing and running scripts, looking for story ideas, and shadowing reporters on stories.
Education:
University of Missouri, Columbia
MA in Strategic Communication. 2025.
Kappa Tau Alpha Member
San Francisco State University
BA in Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts. 2015.
City College of San Francisco
Certificate in Multimedia Journalism. 2013.
Diablo Valley College
AA. General Studies. 2011.
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