PROJECTS
My journalistic journey with Verde Magazine
I’ve put together a carefully curated selection of my most influential pieces and photos. Read through the samples below and feel free to get in touch to learn more about me and to discuss any projects you may want to send my way.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE OF BAY AREA PARKS,
EXPLORING PALO ALTO’S NATURAL SIDE
October 2020
While Silicon Valley is known for being a technology hub with modern infrastructure, nearby open space preserves showcase the natural beauty of the Bay Area, with each location offering unique trails and amenities. Verde reviews a few local open space preserves and parks - a perfect escape from the computer screens that dominate our shelter-in-place lives.
REJECTED REOPENING,
COMMUNITY CLASHES OVER HYBRID PLAN
December 2020
Less than a week after the school board unanimously voted to reopen Palo Alto High School, Santa Clara County entered the purple COVID-19 tier, and all hope of returning to school this year was lost. Regardless of the now-defunct reopening plan, the process leading up to the board's decision raised issues of transparency and emphasized the divide between the board and its constituents.
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DEAR MR. PRESIDENT-ELECT
AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT
December 2020
"The duty to promote the safe re-opening of schools and the general development of the American education system now falls on you, and you have the chance to remedy the mistakes of your predecessor. Your promise to fiscally support schools during the pandemic should extend beyond the burdens of COVID-19.”
QUALIA CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY: GALLERY EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASE LOCAL ART
February 2021
Even with the trials and tribulations of COVID-19, Palo Alto Art is still thriving. Qualia Contemporary Art Gallery recently concluded a showing featuring work from Bay Area artists Cate White and Sean Howe and their exhibitions “Here to Retunity” and “Inhabitants”. Verde spoke to both artists and owner Dacia Xu about the gallery, paintings, and much more.
REAL PRODUCE MARKET: NEW PALO ALTO STORE OFFERS MULTICULTURAL PRODUCTS
April 2021
Located at the College Terrace Center on 501 Oxford Ave., Real Produce International Market has caught the attention of many since its opening on Dec. 28. In addition to offering fresh produce, the family-owned grocery store carries an extensive selection of international products with many Middle Eastern and European items that cannot be found elsewhere in Palo Alto.
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FROM THE EDITORS: ENTERING UNCHARTED TERRITORY
June 2021
A student stands in front of the Palo Alto High School Tower Building, mask in hand and face uncovered. This striking image is a reminder of the relaxation of regulations that have come with the recent surge in COVID-19 vaccinations, and symbolizes the return to normalcy that could be in our near future. In this issue, we attempted to capture this moment of transition.
