I am a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida. During my time in the nationally recognized journalism program at UCF, I wrote more than 400 articles and held six internships. 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. 

Already an award-winning journalist and a “ground-breaking leader in the field,” I'm ready to fully immerse myself in the professional sphere. With stories published in The New York Times, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Business Journal, and several other publications, my key areas of expertise are business, political, and investigative reporting.

My experience.

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

Last summer, I worked at The New York Times as an intern on the Flexible Editing desk through the Dow Jones News Fund. I now freelance for The Times as a Florida correspondent, covering higher education and the economy. I'm a two-time Dow Jones News Fund scholar and have won several awards for my work at the Florida News Awards. I will be at the Orlando Business Journal through August, but will be looking for a role in politics or business reporting, or in general news reporting, following the conclusion of my contract. 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

Have a question, news tip, story idea, or an opportunity you think fits my experience? Fill out the contact form below or send me an email.