Chicago, IL
Writing
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THE ONION (Features Contributor)
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Kids' Shows That Actually Had Some Very Adult Story Lines, June 2021
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Incredible Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Summer Oasis, June 2021
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U.S. Senators Describe Moment They Were Inspired To Run For Office, March 2021
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Movie Adaptations That Strayed From The Books, March 2021
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Tips For Wearing Contacts, November 2020
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What To Do If Someone Is Ghosting You, October 2020
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How To Extend The Lifespan Of Your Tech Devices, July 2020
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Tips For Online Job Interviews, June 2020
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Tips For Making The Perfect Playlist, May 2020
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Effects Of Coronavirus On The U.S. Food System, April 2020
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5 Things To Know About 'One World: Together At Home', April 2020
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How The 1% Are Responding To Coronavirus, March 2020
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How To Handle Texting Anxiety, February 2020
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5 Things To Know About 'Jumanji: The Next Level', December 2019
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5 Things To Know About 'Uncut Gems', December 2019
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5 Things To Know About 'PlayMobil: The Movie', December 2019
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SELECTED SCREENWRITING & PLAYWRITING
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AQUA TOFANA (Half-Hour Historical Dramedy Pilot)
In 17th century Italy, a mother-daughter duo peddles poison to scorned women who wish to dispose of their abusive husbands. Based on a true story.
*Quarterfinalist, Screencraft True Story & Public Domain Competition 2021*
*Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards Season 6*
*Coverfly Red List*
BABYGATE (Dramatic Short Film)
On the morning of a relative’s baby shower, a married couple must unpack a traumatic incident that changed their relationship forever, and the underlying emotions that linger on. Filmed during July 2019 in Chicago, IL as part of a five-part film anthology exploring the five stages of grief.
*Quarterfinalist, WeScreenplay Shorts Contest 2021*
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AMUSEMENT (Half-Hour Workplace Comedy Pilot)
A Black Shakespearean actress with anger-management issues reluctantly takes a gig at an Orlando theme park, where she creates fantasies for vacationers despite her less-than-magical reality.
*Written for Northwestern's MFA Writing for Screen & Stage Program*
*Finalist, SuperSpecial TRIBE Writers Program*
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