Digital Editing
At the Star Tribune, I did everything from assigning and photo research to daily cross-platform photo editing and project work to provide Minnesotans with award-winning, impactful visual storytelling. Additionally, I was a critical part of the department's transition to a new CMS and I collaborated across the newsroom to create a proposal for the company to build loyalty with emerging news consumers.
In Harm's Way: How Minnesota's child protection system exposes kids to more abuse, neglect
This four-part series explores how Minnesota's child protection system failed to save some of the state's most vulnerable residents.
This four-part series explores how Minnesota's child protection system failed to save some of the state's most vulnerable residents.
Law enforcement, first responders and community mourn the loss of Burnsville shooting victims
A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic-firefighter Adam Finseth, was held. A vigil for the fallen first responders followed.
A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic-firefighter Adam Finseth, was held. A vigil for the fallen first responders followed.
Photos by Elizabeth Flores and Carlos Gonzalez
Edited with Leila Navidi
A year at Hayes Elementary School
Throughout the school year, students ran in a color run, went caroling, played, learned and some graduated to fifth grade.
Throughout the school year, students ran in a color run, went caroling, played, learned and some graduated to fifth grade.
What happened to Paul Wellstone's green campaign bus?
The vehicle became famous for its central role in an underdog campaign. It has survived two decades out of the spotlight, but its future is uncertain.
The vehicle became famous for its central role in an underdog campaign. It has survived two decades out of the spotlight, but its future is uncertain.
Leaving the field for the forest
Former Vikings first-round draft pick Trae Waynes is making a splash in hunting as an outfitter, sweeping up western Wisconsin land for guests to score a once-in-a-lifetime buck.
Former Vikings first-round draft pick Trae Waynes is making a splash in hunting as an outfitter, sweeping up western Wisconsin land for guests to score a once-in-a-lifetime buck.
Minnesota’s next champion? Teenager Max Exsted travels the world in pursuit of a tennis dream
Max Exsted, a 16-year-old from Savage, is among the best junior tennis players in the world. Nurturing his talent has meant uprooting his life — without any guarantee of reaching his ambitious goals.
Max Exsted, a 16-year-old from Savage, is among the best junior tennis players in the world. Nurturing his talent has meant uprooting his life — without any guarantee of reaching his ambitious goals.
Photos by Carlos Gonzalez, Jerry Holt and Angelina Katsanis