For this story, I had the honor and privilege to interview renowned artist Will Kasso Condry, his wife Jennifer Herrera Condry—a pillar of Juniper Creative Arts—and local business owners about how Juniper Creative’s murals transform community stories into public art across Vermont. This project enhanced my skills in interviewing, storytelling, research, community engagement, clear writing, and multimedia reporting, showcasing how art strengthens community identity and connection. Read here!

For this story, I covered pop-up events at the Winooski Memorial Library during the school districts February break, highlighting how accessible, educational programming fosters community connection and creativity. It strengthened my skills in community-focused reporting, interviewing, writing with warmth, and photojournalism — capturing moments that bring stories to life. Read here!

While interning for the Winooski News, I covered a highly debated City Council resolution that sparked deep local dialogue on international human rights, community values, and political responsibility. Reporting on this story strengthened my skills in interviewing, objective reporting, and writing about complex, emotionally charged topics with clarity, accuracy, and journalistic integrity. Read here!

During my time as a News Reporter Intern at the Winooski News, I wrote a feature story about a community-created mosaic mural, highlighting its significance and impact on the neighborhood. I conducted in-depth interviews with lead artist facilitator Terry Zigmund and local business owners to capture diverse perspectives. Through this experience, I strengthened my journalistic writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills while meeting editorial deadlines. Read here!