Maryland’s Cameroonian population lives in fear under Trump. Since fleeing the gunfire and chaos of Cameroon in 2021, Ernestine and Denis have created a sense of normal life in Maryland. The Baltimore Banner

As an intern for The Baltimore Banner, I pitched and reported on an article about Cameroonian refugees in Maryland who lost their Temporary Protected Status. I conducted sensitive interviews with Cameroonian refugees and interviewed African affairs experts and leaders of Cameroonian advocacy groups. Additionally, I reached out to the White House, USCIS, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen. I wrote this feature enterprise story because, in TPS coverage, I noticed the voices of Cameroonian refugees weren't easily found in many news articles, especially because the largest population of Cameroonian nationals in the country is in Maryland. The story ran on the front-page.

Inside one federal government building: When a passion for peace is turned to pieces. Capital News Service

As a reporter for Capital News Service, I pitched and wrote a feature profile of a Black woman from Hyattsville who lost her federal job at USIP. This agency operates in hostile and conflict-prone territories across the globe to de-escalate and resolve conflict. I wrote this profile because I noticed minority voices weren't largely included in national or local coverage of federal worker layoffs. At the time USIP workers were laid off, the agency's website was also removed from the internet. I utilized the Wayback Machine to document and preserve the history of this agency. I also obtained sensitive documents and reviewed lawsuits. I found the woman I profiled on LinkedIn. 

Why Iran’s grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break. The Hill

As an intern for The Hill, I pitched and reported an article on the Strait of Hormuz. It focused on expert analysis on why Iran’s leverage over the strait will be difficult to remove, what this would mean for the balance of power in the Middle East and what countries can do to break Iran's leverage over the strait. I interviewed five experts with extensive knowledge on Iran, the Middle East and the U.S. Navy on deadline.

At the Department of Education, protests – and warnings – over firings. Capital News Service

During the terminations and layoffs at the Department of Education, I visited the agency’s headquarters to speak with the affected workers. I focused on highlighting the role of the Department of Education, the services it provides and the consequences of downsizing from the perspectives of federal workers. The story was a finalist in the 2025 Society of Professional Journalists Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards.

In ICE masking debate, these former officers say take them off. The Hill

As an intern for The Hill, I pitched and reported on an article about what former law enforcement and immigration officials were saying regarding the use of masks by officers. I found and interviewed two former officials who worked at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on deadline, in addition to finding and interviewing four other former law enforcement officers. I found the sources using Facebook, LinkedIn and the internet. 

ICE fight puts Collins on defensive in Maine Senate race. The Hill

As an intern for The Hill, I wrote an article about how ICE raids in Maine could shape Sen. Susan Collins’ 2026 reelection race. I reached out and secured an interview with Graham Platner, a Democrat who was seeking to replace Collins. l also interviewed Republican, Democratic and non-partisan political strategists. I delivered the story on a two-day deadline. 

In Massachusetts and elsewhere, youngsters find healing through art. Capital News Service

As a reporter for the Local News Network(a part of Capital News Service), I pitched a solutions journalism article about how Raw Art Works, a nonprofit youth development organization in Lynn, Massachusetts, uses art therapy techniques to promote healing and support young people's mental health. I traveled solo to Lynn by plane to report on this story, and I discovered the idea while scrolling through Instagram. I also interviewed five art therapists and conducted thorough research by consulting scholarly articles about the benefits and limitations of art therapy to provide quantitative data in the story.

Sudden firings by Trump administration rock key climate and weather agency. Capital News Service.

My colleague and I covered breaking news for Capital News Service about employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who were abruptly fired by the Trump administration. We rushed to NOAA’s headquarters once we got the news from X(formerly Twitter). I interviewed affected workers through Signal, obtained emails and simultaneously took photos while my colleague also interviewed other sources and attended an online press conference to enhance our coverage of the news. Through collaboration, we delivered the story in under two hours. It won second place in the breaking news category at the 2025 MDDC Press Association awards.

In a bright pink bus, this Baltimore mobile salon owner helps clients embrace their natural hair through their locs. The Baltimore Fishbowl

I collaborated with a photojournalism intern to document a beauty provider's pink mobile salon, which offered services to clients who preferred not to visit a traditional salon. I conducted interviews with licensed beauticians and media scholars to cover this story, in addition to thorough research using scholarly articles and government websites to highlight the growing popularity of mobile salons. I also pitched the article and found the idea while scrolling through Instagram. 

A Suriname woodworker brings his art and history to Baltimore. The Baltimore Banner

As an intern for The Baltimore Banner, I pitched and reported a feature story about a woodworker from Suriname. The woodworking craft was passed down by formerly enslaved Africans. I found the woodworker’s business while shopping on Etsy. 

UMD student creates bag business to highlight Cameroonian culture. The Diamondback

As a reporter for The Diamondback, the University of Maryland’s independent student-run publication, I pitched and reported a story about a Cameroonian student who owned a bag business and sourced the bags from Cameroon. I worked with a translator for a small portion of this story. The article was part of a series I started about students of color and their on-campus businesses.

UMD student’s digital art celebrates icons, animated characters. The Diamondback