I am a first-year masters student studying digital journalism at the University of Southern California. I have my bachelors degree from Ohio State University in journalism and international studies and I have reported for the Columbus Dispatch.
I am a project associate with the California Endowment Health Journalism.
<p>"Food deserts" — geographic areas that don’t have access to fresh, affordable, healthy food, such as fruits and vegetables — are often covered from an angle that reports simply on the fact that produce is lacking. But there are plenty of angles to take when tackling this tough subject. Here are just a few.</p>
<p>The average immigrant comes to the United States as a healthier individual than the average U.S.-born American. However, by the time they reach the age of 75 or 80, immigrants suffer from much higher rates of chronic illness than their American-born peers.</p>
