Welcome!
This website was originally created for a digital storytelling class in grad school at the Medill School of Journalism. Inspired by my world travels throughout the U.S., Europe and China, my chosen “beat” for the class was Chicago’s ethnic cuisines.
Under “Links” you will find examples of my published written and multimedia work. I have also posted unpublished writing samples:
“La barrera de lengua” explores the struggles and daily coping devices of immigrants who speak little or no English.
“Dementia” focuses on caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, whose emotions as they watch their loved ones’ slow declines range from anger, sadness, and denial to peace and acceptance. I also explore not only the difficulty of being a caregiver, but the varying roles that support groups and scientific explanations of Alzheimer’s play in caregivers’ lives.
“Human Rights - China” is about China’s record on political and civil rights.
“International Criminal Court” explores the legal and political implications of the complaint filed in September 2011 with the International Criminal Court by sexual abuse survivors, urging an investigation into Pope Benedict XVI and other top Vatican officials for failing to prevent or stop the abuse of children, and possibly aiding in a cover-up.