EDUCATION
Columbia University, Ph.D. Communications, (expected) 2014
M.Phil Communications, (expected) 2012
Advisor: Michael Schudson
Duquesne University, M.B.A., 2009
University of Virginia, B.A. (with distinction), Slavic Languages and Literatures (Russian Studies concentration), 1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, to Professor Mirta Ojito, “Immigration Reporting,” masters-level, Spring 2011
Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, to Professors Bill Grueskin and Adam Klein, “Business of Journalism,” masters-level, Fall 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Office of Career Services, Researcher/Writer, Summer 2010
Built global database of job contacts at English-language publications for graduate students interested in international employment; updated other online job resources, including lists of freelance opportunities at magazines
WDUQ-FM, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA, All Things Considered Host/Reporter, 2001-2009
Wrote and broadcast afternoon and evening newscasts; interviewed newsmakers in person and over the phone; reported and broadcast from the field; produced long-form features locally and for National Public Radio
WINA-AM, Eure Communications, Charlottesville VA, News Director, 1998-2001
Supervised staff of three full-time reporters and several student interns; researched, wrote and edited news stories for three radio stations; wrote and edited WINA’s online news content
Connection Newspapers, Fairfax VA, Freelance Reporter, 1995-96
Wrote feature stories for community newspaper chain
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Judge, Society of Professional Journalists’ Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition, Radio Feature News category, 2009
Panelist, Consumer Health Coalition media workshop, 2008
Trainer, Center for Progressive Leadership Pennsylvania, 2007
Panelist, Run Baby Run media workshop, 2004 and 2006
TRAINING
Participant, Power Reporting: Public Radio workshop, Poynter Institute, 2007
Graduate, Leadership Development Initiative, Leadership Pittsburgh, 2004
AWARDS
2008 First-place Feature Award, Pennsylvania Associated Press
2007 First-place Spot News Golden Quill Award, Press Club of Western Pennsylvania
2007 Kerrigan Prize, Meggitt Ethics Award, and Cordova Prize Winner, National Intercollegiate Business Ethics Competition, Loyola-Marymount University
2006 First-place Public Affairs Award, Pennsylvania Associated Press
2004 First-place Enterprise Golden Quill Award, Press Club of Western Pennsylvania
2002 First-place Sports Feature Award, Pennsylvania Associated Press
2000 Enterprise Award Winner, Virginia Association of Broadcasters
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Member, New York Road Runners, 2010-present
Founder, Pittsburgh Urban Hike, 2002-2009
Board member, South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, 2005-2007
