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BIO

How I got here

I worked 15 years in television, producing documentaries, news, and commercials. Currently, I am working as a UX manager and Associate Creative Director at Red Hat. I manage a team of UX designers who work throughout the Red Hat site system. 

In my spare time, I am also a podcast producer. I host two popular true-crime podcasts titled PRETEND and CRIMINAL CONDUCT


My investigative podcast career has taken me to some wild places. For example, I reported from inside a cult. I've also interviewed a woman who sells bleach as a form of medication. Lastly, my reporting exposed a prank ring responsible for thousands of dollars in damages.

I'm a well-rounded creative who can do it all regardless of the medium. My passion is finding new ways to tell stories. 

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