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Pittsburgh Pro-Life March: Photo Story

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Pro-life demonstrators gather in Schenley Plaza on April 18, 2026 for the "first annual" march for life in Pittsburgh. Hundreds of demonstrators listened to speakers, singers, and preachers.
Pro-life demonstrators gather in Schenley Plaza on April 18, 2026 for the "first annual" march for life in Pittsburgh. Hundreds of demonstrators listened to speakers, singers, and preachers.
Pro-life demonstrators gather in Schenley Plaza on April 18, 2026 for the "first annual" march for life in Pittsburgh. Hundreds of demonstrators listened to speakers, singers, and preachers.
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Around 50 pro-choice protesters gathered and marched across the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt campuses on April 18, 2026. The demonstration was a response to a pro-life demonstration happening at the same time at Schenley Plaza.
Around 50 pro-choice protestors gathered and marched across the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt campuses on April 18, 2026. The demonstration was a response to a pro-life demonstration happening at the same time at Schenley Plaza.
Around 50 pro-choice protestors gathered and marched across the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt campuses on April 18, 2026. The demonstration was a response to a pro-life demonstration happening at the same time at Schenley Plaza.
Around 50 pro-choice protestors gathered and marched across the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt campuses on April 18, 2026. The demonstration was a response to a pro-life demonstration happening at the same time at Schenley Plaza.
Around 50 pro-choice protestors gathered and marched across the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt campuses on April 18, 2026. The demonstration was a response to a pro-life demonstration happening at the same time at Schenley Plaza.

CMU, Pitt students hold walkout, protest ICE

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Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh protest the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions across the United States on the corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr on Feb. 6, 2026. The protest was organized by Pitt's College Democrats and the school's chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh protest the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions across the United States on the corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr on Feb. 6, 2026. The protest was organized by Pitt's College Democrats and the school's chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh protest the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions across the United States on the corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr on Feb. 6, 2026. The protest was organized by Pitt's College Democrats and the school's chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh protest the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions across the United States on the corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr on Feb. 6, 2026. The protest was organized by Pitt's College Democrats and the school's chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.
Students hold up signs in front of Warner Hall, where most university administration work. Protestors walked out of class on Feb. 6 to protest ICE and demand protections for international students.

With a strong interest in dynamic photojournalism and event photography, I have been able to capture moments for organizations like Chicago Public Schools and the Art Institute of Chicago. I am currently a staff photographer for The Tartan and for Carnegie Mellon Student Affairs.

Dual Use Technology Summit: Photo Story

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CHICAGO - Jones College Prep HS Dance Team joins the basketball court ahead of the 'Senior Night' game against Senn HS.
Volunteers from the Steel City Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) run 911 laps around Gesling Stadium Track on Thursday, Sept. 11. This was part of the second annual 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Walk, beginning at 7 a.m. and concluding at 6:21 p.m. on September 11, 2025. Daniel Rios / The Tartan
CHICAGO - Hundreds of CPS students walk out of class demanding heightened health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Education

Jones College Prep High School | Chicago, IL

New York University | New York, NY

Experience

Art Institute of Chicago

Teen Council Intern

September 2023 – Present 

 

Greta and Bill Flory Intern

June 2024 – August 2024

 

Teen Museum Education Summer Intern

July 2023 – August 2023 

Marwen

Lab Artist Resident

September 2024 – Present 

Chicago Public Schools

Art Student Voice Committee Member

September 2023 – Present