Education New York University, Stern School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2012 – 2014 (expected) Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism M.S., Journalism 2009 – 2010 Graduated with honors University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A., Political Science 2005 – 2009 Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards SPJ National Finalist, Radio News Writing (2009) National Hearst Award Winner: Radio Feature Writing (2009) 1st Place, Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award (2009) 3rd Place, Illinois News Broadcasters Association (2009)