I am an investigative reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. Previously I spent three years on the Chronicle’s data team and worked as a science reporter for NPR, KQED and other outlets.

My work has prompted numerous changes to local and state regulations and policies, including a statewide ban on a controversial lie detector technology used to interrogate California prisoners. A national investigation into police chases I co-reported, Fast and Fatal, informed municipal pursuit policies across the country and spurred action by members of Congress. Another series I co-reported on the systematic underinsurance of wildfire survivors spurred a multi-state probe into the issue.

My favorite projects allow me to not only uncover harm and drive impact, but also to immerse myself in complex, under-explored universes and spend time with people who surprise me.

In my spare time I mentor student and early-career journalists, most recently through the California Local News Fellowship and Calafia. I also enjoy running, cuddling dogs and cats, and looking at cool plants through magnifying glasses.

Skills and areas of expertise:

• R (statistical programming language)
• Git/GitHub, command line and version control
• Public records requests and First Amendment law
• Scientific research error detection and analysis