Seattle, Washington, United States
Corporate Communications professional and former 7-time Emmy award-winning news broadcaster with more than 25 years experience as a reporter, host, and producer. A true team player and tireless content creator with a passion for telling meaningful stories that connect, spread joy, amplify truth and help make the world a better place.
* Host/reporter/producer for KING 5’s Evening every M-F at 7:30pm * Fill-in host for New Day Northwest * Anchored The Olympic Zone in 2021 and 2022 * Host/reporter for limited series Beneath The Surface in 2021 * Entertainment reporter for KING 5 News broadcasts * Voting member of the Critics Choice Association since 2013 * Recipient of seven regional Emmys, including three “Best Reporter - Programming" awards * Hosted and produced KING-5's live, hour-long tree lighting holiday show 2011-2015 * Host of "New Year's at the Needle" live hour-long show 2014-2023 * Reported/produced/hosted multiple 30 minute specials, some on location in Dubai, Australia, Ireland, Hawaii and Disneyland Resort * Early adopter of social media; verified and actively engaged with thousands of Twitter and Facebook followers; helped launch and managed the verified KING 5 Evening Facebook page * Creator of "Honest Reviews" movie reviews for Evening's digital platforms
* Recipient of regional Edward R. Murrow Award for writing
* Taught eight courses to broadcast and print journalism students, during full-time, one-year position.