Key Expertise
Selected Publications & Talks
A curated selection of journalism, legal and environmental reporting, and research-driven thought leadership.
Journalism • The New York Times
Investigative feature on the mysterious die-off of aspen trees in the American West, synthesizing interviews with scientists and environmental data for a broad public audience.
Journalism • The New York Times
Legal and environmental reporting on a landmark federal jury decision involving Cold War–era nuclear contamination and its business and community implications.
Journalism • The New York Times
Sensitive crime reporting on a confessed serial killer, balancing clear sourcing, legal context, and public safety concerns.
Thought Leadership • Health Care Communications
Profile of a primary care physician that illustrates the shift from transactional care to relationship-centered, preventive storytelling in enterprise health communications.
Academic Chapter • Media Psychology
Co‑authored chapter synthesizing hundreds of studies on media violence, copycat crime, and public policy, translating complex research into accessible narrative for scholars and practitioners.
Academic Chapter • Psychgeist of Pop Culture
Co‑authored chapter analyzing online backlash to nontraditional female protagonists, connecting gender studies, digital culture, and mental health.
Academic Article • International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (forthcoming)
The Mental Health Impacts of Hegemonic Masculinity in Social Media, Gaming, and Digital Spaces
Peer‑reviewed article on how hegemonic masculinity in online culture shapes boys’ and men’s mental health.
Journalism • MissionCritical Communications
Reported feature on public-safety data interoperability, explaining how local agencies, federal standards, and vendors work together to share critical information across jurisdictions.