Keating Competition finalist (2026)
Named one of 10 finalists statewide, recognized among Indiana's top college journalists for outstanding reporting.
The record
Experience & recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Publius Prize for Undergraduate Writing on Public Affairs (2026)
I was the sole undergraduate recipient of this prize for a report on digital misinformation during the LA protests, published in The Fulcrum.
Hesburgh Library Research Award (2026)
1st place, General Category, for a comparative analysis of the Catholic Church's institutional response to military repression in Chile and Argentina.
Hesburgh Library Research Award (2025)
2nd place, First-Year Category, for a report on mass incarceration and private prisons.
Journalism experience
Notre Dame | March 2026–Present
Features writer, Scholastic Magazine
As a features writer for Scholastic, Notre Dame's student magazine since 1867, I report in-depth stories on the academic and social questions shaping campus life. I write for both the News and Perspectives sections, pairing interviews with faculty and students to show how big conversations play out on the ground at Notre Dame.
Notre Dame | March 2026–Present
Columnist, The Observer
I write "Below the Dome," a reported opinion column examining the gap between Notre Dame's institutional claims and its actual practice, with a focus on the international student community. Previously, I served as Social Media Editor from August 2025 to February 2026.
São Paulo, Brazil | June–August 2026
Journalism Intern, NovaBrasil
I interned at one of Brazil's most influential radio and TV networks, writing and producing on-air news briefs for radio broadcast and reporting breaking news live to air. My coverage of the 2026 elections spanned radio, digital, and social media. Beyond broadcast, I published written reports and articles across digital platforms and wrote YouTube video descriptions and social content. I also contributed to a flagship interview format, holding candidates and public figures publicly accountable through in-depth, on-record questioning.
Online | August–December 2025
Journalist Fellow, Common Ground Journalism
Selected for a competitive cross-partisan journalism program, I reported on online misinformation during protests and bilingual education among Latino families for The Fulcrum, translating complex policy issues for cross-partisan audiences.
Notre Dame | October 2024–May 2025
Co-Leader, Communications Team, The Global Ambassador
I edited 20 pieces for the 2025 edition of this student-run magazine covering global affairs.
Research Experience
Department of Economics, Notre Dame | August 2025–May 2026
Researcher, State-Level Scandals Project
I examined how state-level corruption scandals erode democratic trust and institutional legitimacy in Latin America, tracking developments through news coverage, survey data, and media datasets.
Keough School of Global Affairs, Notre Dame | January–June 2025
Researcher, Digital Rule of Law in Latin America
I analyzed the shutdown of X in Brazil, tracking its timeline through news coverage and institutional responses to examine implications for freedom of expression and democratic resilience.
International fieldwork
Livingstone, Zambia | June–July 2025
Community Development Fellow, Kellogg's Pre-Experiencing the World Fellowship Program
Selected for this fully funded fieldwork program, I partnered with African Foundation volunteers on Girl Impact, an initiative advancing gender equity, education, and health access for girls in underprivileged communities.
