Education

M.A. Journalism, University  of Hong Kong

2008-2009

Received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to complete a Masters in Journalism at the University of Hong Kong. The comprehensive program at the university's Journalism & Media Studies Center includes special courses on broadcast production, print and digital writing, computer systems, audio editing and expert tips on covering China as a journalist.

B.A. Broadcast Journalism, Univ. of South Carolina

2003-2007

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in French. Inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. President of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and an active member of Student Government.

Won several journalism awards: 

-Society of Professional Journalists 2007 Mark of Excellence Award Winner: 1st place in General News Reporting for the U.S. Southeast region

-2 Hearst Awards for Excellence in Features Reporting