non-fiction portfolio

Non-Fiction Writing

LGBTQ+

Tales of the closet: Five non-binary and trans Gen Zennials weigh in on their personal fashion journeys.
Senior Capstone. Read here.

Romania may vote to ban gay marriage this weekend
Annenberg Media. Read here.

Personal Essays

It’s the 24th anniversary of my sister’s death. My mother and I don’t know what to say to each other.
Medium. Read here.

Culture

How Latinx VR founders are shifting the future of storytelling for the Latinx community
Annenberg Media. Read here.

Mariachi: It’s not just a man’s world
Annenberg Media. Read here.

USC students open up about losing familiarity with their native language
Annenberg Media. Read here.

Food

How to explain Romanian food to your American friends
Medium. Read here.

Home is where the food is: for Romanians in Southern California, that is in Highland Park
Medium. Read here.

Non-Fiction Video

Home is Where the Food is

During my time at Annenberg Media, I produced and edited a mini-documentary series exploring the connection between food, culture, and identity. Each episode profiles one person's relationship to a particular dish.

El Salvador + Pupusas
Watch here.

Thanksgiving Edition
Watch here.

Mexico + Pan de Muerto (in collaboration with the Dímelo desk)
Watch here.

China + Mooncakes
Watch here.

India + Foods served during Holi (pilot)
Watch here.