SELECTED BYLINES

SMALL BUSINESS

Data Driven Detroit becomes worker-owned in bid to preserve community-centric culture. Model D, April 19, 2022

Detroit restaurants face new challenges, less commuters, heading into second pandemic winter. Model D, Nov. 2, 2021

Back to business, but not as usual, in the D. Model D, Sept. 28, 2021

Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19. Model D, May 4, 2021*

Family-owned bookstore helps Detroit's religious community turn the page on COVID-19. Model D, March 30, 2021*

Trucking entrepreneur navigates her company through COVID-19 road blocks and industry stereotypes. Model D, Feb. 23, 2021*

Sandwich concept Breadless acquires $1.1M in funding to launch flagship location in Detroit. Model D, Dec. 15, 2020

Woodbridge resident and bakery ‘pay it forward’ as part of campaign to help under-served communities. Model D, July 21, 2020

Woodbridge Pub reopens, offering hope for a return to something a little closer to ‘normal.’ Model D, July 7, 2020

BASH Original Izakaya owner learns running a new restaurant amid a pandemic is not business as usual. Model D, June 16, 2020

Pie-Sci continues serving up slices — and resilience — in Woodbridge. Model D, June 2, 2020

Detroit apparel manufacturers, nonprofits, and businesses partner to create centralized PPE solution. Model D, April 5, 2020

Amid mask shortage, Detroit apparel manufacturers step in to produce protective gear for hospitals. Model D, March 23, 2020

Designers, nonprofits and entrepreneurs work to make Detroit a fashion hub. Model D, Jan. 14, 2020

Athletic equipment manufacturers play a winning game in Michigan. SEEN Magazine, Oct. 2019

Business Through the Decades: Small businesses stand the test of time in Birmingham. Birmingham Magazine, Fall 2019

Craft beer, wine and spirits boost Michigan’s economy. SEEN Magazine, July 2019

A-List: (Re)Purposeful Designs - Michigan shops tout socially responsible furniture, artwork, décor, and more. HOUR Detroit, Sept. 2014

Taking Root: Growth is slow but steady for family-owned, Michigan-centric The Granola Tree. HOUR Detroit, Aug. 2014

*Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)

TECHNOLOGY

Growing Smarter: At the ‘Farm of the Future’ in Sonoma, protecting high-value crops might just be a click away. Wine Journal, Fall 2024 (print only)

Good Genes: Armed with innovative technologies, a team of researchers is working to help grape growers fight plant diseases naturally with fewer chemicals. Wine Journal, Spring 2023 (print only)

Encrypted messages on multiple devices may increase risks, experts say. Lifewire, July 20, 2021

Meet the tech experts behind Detroit’s emerging cybersecurity industry. Model D, July 13, 2021

How autonomous food delivery could hurt workers. Lifewire, July 13, 2021

Are tech companies putting users at risk of identity theft? Lifewire, July 8, 2021

Why your data is not ever really safe. Lifewire, July 7, 2021

Why experts say PayPal and Venmo need more transparency. Lifewire, June 30, 2021

How Google's new search warnings could fight misinformation. Lifewire, June 30, 2021

Local tech entrepreneur helps bridge Detroit’s digital accessibility divide. Model D, Feb. 16, 2021*

Meet the small tech companies that are transforming the Motor City into an innovative technology hub. Model D, Aug. 25, 2020

Major Headache: Accessing your medical records may not be as easy as it seems. SEEN Magazine, Jan. 2020

Harnessing the sun for energy justice: GRID Alternatives is turning the sun into power for under-served communities. Monrovia Weekly, Sept. 10, 2018

*Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)

FOOD & DRINK

It’s All Greek to Me: A younger generation is restoring Greece’s reputation as a producer of quality wines. Wine Journal, Spring 2024 (print only)

In With the New: Here’s how Michigan wineries are reaching younger demographics of wine consumers in 2024. Michigan Uncorked, Spring 2024

The Vine and the Branches: Rooted in faith, sacramental vintners are producing everyday miracles. Wine Journal, Fall 2023 (print only)

To Everything a Season: For biodynamic grape growers, there is a time to every purpose under heaven — even in winter. Wine Journal, Winter 2022 (print only)

Wine for All: For Alicia Towns Franken, the wine industry has always been about welcoming everyone to the table. Wine Journal, Fall 2022 (print only)

After the Harvest: Kevin Phillips of Michael David Winery reflects on a 20-year career in wine and offers advice on how to grow your brand. Wine Journal, Summer 2022 (print only)

The Italian Job: At the 45th parallel north, Nebbiolo flourishes at Mari Vineyards. Michigan Uncorked, Fall 2022

Finding a Sense of Place: From Michigan to California and back again, winemaker Chris Southern’s career comes full circle at Detroit Vineyards. Michigan Uncorked, Summer 2022

Detroit restaurants face new challenges, less commuters, heading into second pandemic winter. Model D, Nov. 2, 2021

Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19. Model D, May 4, 2021*

Sandwich concept Breadless acquires $1.1M in funding to launch flagship location in Detroit. Model D, Dec. 15, 2020

Craft beer, wine and spirits boost Michigan’s economy. SEEN Magazine, July 2019

Taking Root: Growth is slow but steady for family-owned, Michigan-centric The Granola Tree. HOUR Detroit, Aug. 2014

*Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)