SELECTED STORIES
“Ukraine’s trains, the country’s lifeline, have money problems,” The Economist, December 11, 2025
“Muscle beaches, drag racing, and drones falling into the sea. Summer in Odesa hasn’t stopped,” The Kyiv Independent, August 18, 2025
“’You think the end has come’ — as Russian attacks on Ukraine escalate, Kyiv grapples with terrifying new normal,” The Kyiv Independent, July 10, 2025
“‘Not many events like this left’ — A Ukrainian literary festival in a city falsely claimed by Russia,” The Kyiv Independent, July 3, 2025
“Ukraine’s mental health workers tackle war trauma and Soviet stigma in front-line regions,” The Kyiv Independent, May 19, 2025
“Forget Ovechkin and Washington. The Kyiv Capitals are playing for the survival of Ukrainian hockey,” The Kyiv Independent, April 12, 2025
“'I'll need more ammo' — Ukraine's soldiers react to Trump-Zelensky Oval Office showdown,” The Kyiv Independent, March 1, 2025
“‘Talk of an invasion is everywhere’ — How Lithuania is preparing for war with Russia,” The Kyiv Independent, March 17, 2025
“In talks with Russia, Trump repeats his Afghanistan playbook,” The Kyiv Independent, February 25, 2025
“In bomb shelters and without power, Ukrainian Jews translate the Torah into their national language for first time,” The Kyiv Independent, February 5, 2025
“Breakaway churches, spiritual awakenings, prayers in captivity. How war is changing Ukraine’s faith,” The Kyiv Independent, December 13, 2024
“‘For some it’s a game, for me it’s a manifesto’ — Ukrainian soldiers join S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 frenzy,” The Kyiv Independent, November 29, 2024
“Russian POW phone call restrictions spotlight Ukraine, Russia’s treatment of prisoners,” The Kyiv Independent, September 10, 2024
“Ukrainian companies desperately need workers. There just aren’t enough,” The Kyiv Independent, August 9, 2024
“‘You have power, or you don’t:’ Ukraine’s energy crisis drives power decentralization,” The Kyiv Independent, July 23, 2024
“Ukraine’s drone companies face ‘death, migration, or global acquisition’ amid defense spending squeeze,” The Kyiv Independent, May 24, 2024
“As Zelensky’s party falters, Ukrainian parliament drifts to a standstill,” The Kyiv Independent, April 3, 2024
“Mistaken for Spies: Ukraine’s bird watchers find comfort and destruction,” The Kyiv Independent, February 11, 2024
“Lviv’s hottest ticket: a concert hall resurrecting Ukraine’s repertoire,” Reuters, September 6, 2023
“Madagascar food crisis caused more by poverty, natural weather than climate change - study,” Reuters, December 2, 2021
“As countries wrangle over climate pledges, how enforceable are they?” Reuters, November 13, 2021
“Climate-linked health risks to rise, COP26 panelists warn,” Reuters, November 9, 2021
“Explainer: Emerging markets needs climate cash. How will they get it?” Reuters, November 8, 2021
“Halfway through COP26, where do climate negotiations stand?” Reuters, November 8, 2021
“Global carbon emissions rebound to near pre-pandemic levels,” Reuters, November 4, 2021
“Climate change extremes spur U.N. plan to fund weather forecasting,” Reuters, November 3, 2021
“Which countries and blocs are major players at the Glasgow climate summit?” Reuters, October 27, 2021
“Key moments from decades of climate conferences,” Reuters, October 25, 2021
”Tree planting efforts aren’t replacing burned U.S. forests — not even close,” Reuters, September 9, 2021
“Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record,” Reuters, August 21, 2021
“‘Hours on a footnote’: Scientists felt joy, frustration in making U.N. climate report,” Reuters, August 10, 2021
“U.N. climate change report sounds ‘code red for humanity,’” Reuters, August 9, 2021
“Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts,” Reuters, July 26, 2021
“Hoover Dam reservoir hits record low, in sign of extreme western U.S. drought,” Reuters, June 10, 2021
“Getting up close with cicadas to find climate change clues,” Reuters, May 26, 2021
“U.S. should research solar geoengineering to fight climate change but exercise caution, scientists say,” Reuters, March 25, 2021
“Off-duty cops, other officials face reckoning after rallying for Trump in D.C,” Reuters, January 13, 2021
“U.S. lawmakers say police downplayed threat of violence before Capitol siege,” Reuters, January 8, 2021
“How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm U.S. Capitol,” Reuters, January 7, 2021
“Employers help pay student loans to attract workers,” Reuters, June 5, 2018
“Entrepreneur 101: To nurture job growth, U.S. universities seed start-ups,” Reuters, May 10, 2018
“Violence against Rohingya exposed in ‘Shocking Photos,” Reuters, April 17, 2018
“Five ways millennial caregivers can find help,” Reuters, February 22, 2018
“Ways to ease social media's strain on your wallet,” Reuters, February 9, 2018
“Worried about your hurricane insurance? You're not alone,” The Miami Herald, July 16, 2017
“Lusting for pandebono? Amazon Prime Now’s new Wynwood hub can deliver,” The Miami Herald, June 28, 2017
“How chocolate and pizza helped a bank’s once-parent company rebound after the 2008 crash,” The Miami Herald, August 13, 2017
“A return to Miami's former modeling glam? This agency says yes,” The Miami Herald, July 21, 2017
"She kept a promise to her grandmother and turned a family tradition into a business,” The Miami Herald, July 2, 2017
"Sheryl Sandberg, ‘Lean In’ author and Facebook executive, shares lessons on grief,” The Miami Herald, June 28, 2017
“Houses of Worship Are Among The Unintended Victims Of Demonetisation,” Huffington Post India, May 9, 2017
* Finalist, Chandler Award for Excellence in Student Religion Reporting
“Sky Gutters,” Yale Daily News Magazine, Jan 31, 2014