I am a lifelong learner with a wide range of hobbies and interests that keep me curious and engaged. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new skills and pursuing certificate programs or other educational opportunities. I am always looking for ways to apply what I learn to make meaningful contributions to the organizations I work with.
I love taking photos at shows and occasionally forayed into concert photography during my journalism career, which is one of my deeper “outside-of-work passions.”
OTHER PROJECTS:
Ethnomusicology / Musicology
I developed an interest in ethnomusicology in my junior year of college, and it has given me a strong analytical foundation.
I had the chance to audit one of James Gabrillo’s classes, which introduced me to a range of ethnographic practices.
Outside of his course, I’ve read several seminal texts commonly assigned to first-year Ph.D. students. Pursuing a higher level of academic study remains one of my long-term goals.
“Hi, How Are You Project”
I was a producer for the “Hi, How Are You Project” in Oct 2023, assisting with interviews at Austin City Limits. I’ve since interviewed key contacts involved with Daniel Johnston’s estate for the development of a research project documenting Johnston’s life.
1001 Album Reviews You Must Read Before You Die
I have an upcoming Substack coming in Dec. 2025. This project will last 2+ years, covering over 1,000 seminal albums and projects with some pointed, current reviews. It’s based on the similarly titled “1001 albums you must
Be sure to check out the project on my Substack.
Data Journalism
I’m a proud IRE member who’s attended IRE 2023 and NICAR 2024.
-I have experience with Python and R Studio, taking workshop and bootcamp classes offered by both conferences.
