Exposing the truths of the past. Reporting the struggles of today. Imagining the Louisiana of tomorrow.
Louisiana’s story has too often been distorted—by those in power, by those who profit from silence, and by those who fear the truth. At Imagine Louisiana, I confront the record head-on: exposing what’s been hidden, correcting what’s been twisted, and giving voice to what’s been ignored.
But I don’t stop there. Journalism should not only hold the present accountable—it should also imagine what’s possible. I believe a better future for Louisiana begins with honesty about our past, with the courage to write a new chapter together.
A writer and journalist with deep roots in Louisiana, I’ve had a lifelong passion for telling stories that matter. My career has spanned multiple disciplines—law, literature, politics, and public service—but at the heart of everything I do is a commitment to truth and the art of storytelling.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in English and Religious Studies from Rice University in 2005, where I first began exploring how language, history, and culture shape identity and power. Soon after, I returned home to Louisiana, where I served as Special Assistant to the Mayor of Alexandria from 2006 to 2011. In that role, I gained firsthand experience in public policy and governance, seeing both the challenges and the possibilities of building stronger, fairer communities. During this time, I launched CenLamar.com, an independent site that became one of the first digital platforms dedicated to political commentary and investigative reporting in Central Louisiana. What started as a personal project quickly grew into a widely read and respected voice, cementing my belief in the power of digital journalism to disrupt narratives and inform communities.
In 2015, I earned my Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, sharpening the legal skills that continue to inform my approach to journalism. Law taught me the value of evidence, precision, and accountability—qualities I now bring into every investigation and every story I write.
In 2017, I founded Bayou Brief, a nonprofit news site that provided statewide coverage of politics, culture, and history. Through Bayou Brief, I discovered how deeply readers crave journalism that is fearless, contextual, and willing to challenge the official version of events.
Today, I carry that mission forward with Imagine Louisiana. I see myself as more than a reporter: I’m a writer who treats stories as the foundation for accountability and the spark for imagination. My work is about more than correcting the record—it’s about helping shape the narrative of a Louisiana that can live up to its full promise.
Louisiana isn’t just where I’m from—it’s who I am. Its history, with all its pain and beauty, has shaped me as much as its people and culture have inspired me. I believe this state deserves journalism that reflects its complexity, honors its struggles, and dares to dream of something better. That belief isn’t just my profession—it’s my calling.
