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 and covering the first draft of history. I hope this collection of work shows my dedication to making that a reality.

This is my portfolio.

This website contains my entire portfolio of professional work. To view my portfolio submission for graduation purposes, visit these pages of the website.

My experience.

I have 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.

This summer, I worked at The New York Times as an intern on the Flexible Editing desk. I will be starting as a freelancer for The Times's National desk in August as a Florida correspondent. I'm editor-in-chief of Her Campus UCF, a student-run media platform, and editorial manager for The Community Paper.

I've interned at WKMG-TV News 6, Orlando Weekly, and Central Florida Public Media, and I was the politics reporter for The Charge. 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 in print.

To learn more, check out my LinkedIn.

"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.

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