I am a journalism student on the print/digital track at the University of Central Florida set to graduate in Spring 2026. I have an additional major in English literature and a certificate in editing and publishing. 

I've always had an ingrained curiosity, a love for storytelling, and an empathetic nature, which is what led me to journalism. I aim to dedicate my life to giving others a voice, telling their stories, and helping them understand the world around them. I hope this collection of work shows my dedication to making that a reality.

This is my portfolio.

My experience.

I have the most experience in editing, business and political reporting, investigative journalism, and breaking news. I've worked with various forms of journalism, including print, digital, radio, and video.

Last summer, I worked at The New York Times in as an intern on the Flexible Editing desk through the Dow Jones News Fund. I now freelance for The Times as a Florida correspondent. I'm editor-in-chief of The Charge, UCF's official student-run news outlet. I'm also an intern at Orlando Business Journal. 

I've interned at WKMG-TV News 6, Orlando Weekly, and Central Florida Public Media, and was the editor-in-chief of Her Campus at UCF for a year and a half. I've worked with the Orlando Sentinel to cover Florida's camping ban and the 2024 election, with an article I contributed to featured on the front page. I worked at The Community Paper for two years, mainly as the editorial coordinator.

To learn more, check out my LinkedIn. or Muck Rack.

"Journalism is the first rough draft of history." 

- Philip Graham

"Get all of the news. And get it right." 

- The New York Times  

"A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful."

 - Proverbs 14:25

If you would like to request the contact information of any of the following academic references, please reach out to me for details.

Eric Adelson • University of Central Florida, Advanced Reporting.

Richard Brunson • University of Central Florida, Editing.

If you would like to request the contact information of any of the following professional references, please reach out to me for details.

Peter Blair • The New York Times, Editor of Flexible Editing desk.

Carla Correa • The New York Times, Early Career Program Director.

Nick Georgoudiou • The Community Paper, Managing Editor.

Brendan Byrne • Central Fla. Public Media, Assistant News Director.

"I’m proud of all of you. I’ve never heard Peter Blair or Carla Correa go on and on about a group of interns like you all. Sky is the limit." 

- Theodore Kim, director of career programs at The New York Times

"Kendal has been awesome to work with this summer. Love seeing someone new in the business who is excited about covering real news."

- Christie Zizo, Digital Editor and Politics Reporter at WKMG