The word that differentiates journalism from all other forms of media is truth and equally important respect: respect for the subjects, respect for the subject's story, and respect for the reader. At the end of the day, what we're doing is telling a story, but with journalism, we are telling an actual person's story. We are humanizing (and/or showing the true colors) of a person and an issue. It's telling people "Hey this person was here; they had something to say; and this issue did/is happening." This is what I want to do. Whether is through photo, video, written, or a mix of all three, I want to delve into the more personal aspect of journalism by telling feature stories and "news-you-can-use" pieces (information on local resources).

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During my time at ASU, I obtained an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism where I learned the necessary skills for reporting. It was during this time that I also gained a greater understanding of how much of an impact the work of a journalists impacts individual community members.

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While I was at Cronkite, I was an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) ASU Chapter. As a member of NAHJ, I assisted with localizing the organization's goal of "More Latinos in News" at Cronkite. I eventually moved up to the positions of Community Outreach Director and Vice President where I helped to rebuild the organization through persistent recruitment and collaboration with the Arizona Latino Media Association (ALMA), the Arizona Chapter of NAHJ, and other cultural groups at Cronkite after NAHJ had fell a part during the pandemic.

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When I am not reporting, I am usually spending time with my big baby of a German Shephard, spending time with family, attending arts/food events, trying new foods, or watching an absurd amount of movies/TV.