Hey there, West Michigan.
I joined FOX 17 in 2022 after graduating from Dordt University, leaving the cornfields of Northwest Iowa with a major in journalism and minors in English and film.
Now back in my hometown of Hudsonville, I'm writing about all things West Michigan, including the environment, religion, local business, and the lakeshore.
Prior to reporting, I produced daytime and nighttime newscasts at the station and also stood on the sidelines as a sports photographer for The Blitz.
Truly, I have a heart for storytelling and feel called to report on the cities and shoreline I've known since my childhood. I believe in the importance of home-grown journalism, that writing is an act of love, and that rooting for Detroit sports teams makes you a better person, (at least in the long run).
