My passion is digging out and crafting compelling stories, exposing truths and raising voices for those who may otherwise not be heard. With nearly two decades of journalism experience, including investigative reporting, as well as covering two capital cities- I’m always eager to expand my craft and learn new skills to uncover and relay information.
MY BACKGROUND
My news background is based upon years of enterprising, shooting and editing stories, as well as holding those in power accountable, and connecting with the community (particularly through social media with 70,000+ followers across platforms). I currently report for the Fox 17 News investigative unit in Nashville, and report and anchor the weekend newscasts.
The best stories are ones which produce results or change for those who depend on us for help and transparency.
A series of my stories focused on sober drivers getting charged with DUI. Following my investigations, a state law was passed in 2025, focused on transparency in sober driving arrests. I uncovered an uptick in sober DUI arrests in Tennessee, as well as most law enforcement agencies no longer using breathalyzers. My reporting also found that background checks are often outdated, wrongfully showing expunged DUI charges. I obtained data showing there are more than 600 people who have been arrested in Tennessee in recent years, facing debilitating consequences- after being inaccurately charged for DUI.
I further broke an investigation into one town’s perceived traffic ticket quota, uncovering local leaders had more than doubled the police budget- funded solely by ticket revenue. After my report, the town of Petersburg reduced the number of officers in its department and slashed the budget that had been based off ticket revenue.
Another series of reports followed police oversight in Nashville, and a new state law aimed to strip such accountability boards of their power to investigate claims of officer misconduct. My investigation revealed a stark difference in interpretation of the law, as I repeatedly pressed police and the mayor for months on what transparency the city’s Community Review Board would receive from metro police. After a year of stories, the CRB ultimately retained its ability to view police records and video, after initially being refuted by the city’s police department and legal team.
I was at the forefront of my station’s coverage on the disappearance of Riley Strain, a story that made national headlines. My series of reports on the college student who went missing after leaving a bar on Music City’s popular strip, included obtaining exclusive surveillance video, an exclusive interview with one of the last people to report seeing Strain alive, and hard-hitting questions to local police, revealing potential holes in their investigation. Following my reports, the city appropriated more than $1.5 million in funding towards fencing and safety improvements along the riverside.
Before transitioning to Nashville, I reported and anchored in Richmond for a decade. One of my most memorable stories centered around the grieving families of two young men, who committed suicide at the same shooting range, using rented firearms. Both had documented mental health issues. After my story, state legislation was introduced to require background checks for gun rentals.
I also reported and produced an in-depth cold case story on the disappearance of a child stricken with AIDS, Brittany Williams. Two years later, I tracked down a woman in Indiana who claimed to be the long-missing girl. My exclusive report broke news of an FBI investigation into this woman’s identity. I also located the half sister of Williams, so the pair could take their own DNA test. The story earned an Emmy, AP Best Investigative Story, and Hard News Murrow award.
I currently anchor and report for the Fox 17 News weekend evening shows, as well as being a member of the investigative team. I thrive in connecting with viewers whom I consider alongside me- not watching me. Those whom I meet in the field or in my daily travels, often tell me I’m no different in person. Audiences voted me in the top 3 for 'Best Anchor' in Richmond Style Weekly magazine's annual survey in 2021 (honorable mention), 2020 and 2018, as well as 'Best Reporter' in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016.
I aim for my tenacity, compassion and dedication to continue to guide my stories, bringing light to injustices and aiming for change.