Local Leader
Online News Association ・ Feb. 2018 – now
Supporting ONA Pittsburgh and Philadelphia chapters by organizing professional development and networking opportunities for professional and student journalists
Board of Directors
The Daily Collegian Alumni Interest Group ・ June 2013 – Jan. 2019
Facilitated table talks between 10 alumni and about 50 business and news students during the Collegian’s 130th anniversary weekend
Bolstered the student mentor program and connections between students and Collegian alumni
Helped plan events and raise funds for the Alumni Interest Group to promote unity and help students
Organized events and fundraisers for a capital campaign intending to replace a car used by students and alleviate a financial burden for the student-run newspaper
Member
NLGJA ・ 2017 – now
Pittsburgh Black Media Federation ・ 2016 – 2019
Women’s Press Club of Pittsburgh ・ 2016 – 2019
Executive Committee Member
The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh ・ Nov. 2012 – July 2016
Led an effective mobilization campaign, later distributed to other locals across the country, during contract negotiations
Recorded accurate, thorough notes from executive committee and general membership meetings
Maintained Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh’s website and social media accounts including Facebook and Twitter, which I used to live-tweet negotiation meetings
Arranged hospitality events for The Newspaper Guild’s 2013 national conference held in Pittsburgh
Treasurer
Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association ・ June 2014 – May 2016
Established a budget and maintained financial records for a statewide press organization
Organized networking events for local journalists
