I am a survey data journalist who investigates the nation’s safety net. I have reported on homelessness, behavioral health and domestic violence for more than a decade. I’ve worked at small, mid-sized and large newsrooms in Michigan, California and Oregon. I prioritize engagement journalism, live storytelling and ethical, trauma-informed reporting in my work. I love making data come to life by telling deeply human stories. I currently work remotely in Portland, Oregon as a national investigative reporter on the Public Service Journalism team for Lee Enterprises. Our team independently produces national stories and also partners with the small local newsrooms to bring high-impact reporting to all pockets of our readership. I spend my free time volunteering with dogs, crafting, binging TV with my pup and taking trips to visit family in Detroit.