Education
CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, December 2025
Master of Arts in Journalism
Arts and Culture Concentration
University of Florida, May 2023
Bachelors of Science in Journalism
Specialization in Feature and Narrative Nonfiction Writing
Bachelors of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
Concentration in Theories and Politics of Sexuality
Experience
Rice & Spice Magazine
Freelance Arts and Culture Reporter (May 2023-present)
Conducts interviews and writes features and Q&A articles on AAPI musicians, filmmakers and others in the creative industry.
Create digital content for 13K+ social media followers and website with 43K+ annual pageviews and up to 470K+ monthly web impressions.
Just Media
Uprising Fellow (Jan. 2024-June 2024)
Participate in weekly Wednesday evening training and regular check-in calls with Just Media staff. Pitched and reported on intersection between reproductive and criminal justice advocacy in the South.
The Independent Florida Alligator
University Administration and General Assignment Reporter (June 2022-Dec. 2022)
Pitched and wrote 1 to 2 articles a week on Gov. Desantis' impact on Florida education politics, including HB7 The "Stop Woke" Act and the selection of university President Ben Sasse. Reported on local protests and vigils as a result of national & international politics.
Arts & Culture Reporter (Aug. 2021-Dec. 2021)
Pitched and wrote 1 to 2 articles a week and on topics such as COVID-19's impact on local concert venues and immigrant-owned small businesses on Florida's economy, along with book releases and sustainable fashion initiatives on campus.
Rowdy Magazine
Editorial Print Director (June 2021-Dec. 2022)
Digital & print publication about fashion, culture and entertainment, with a reach of nearly 560k.
Managed a team of 14 writers and led the production of one print issue per semester.
Created the production calendar for each issue, chose pitches and edited for coherency with AP Style and structure.
Copy Editor, Editorial Print Assistant and Staff Writer (Jan. 2021-Dec. 2021)
WUFT News
Multimedia Reporter (Feb. 2022- May 2022)
Pitched and reported on housing crisis in Gainesville and impact of mask mandate on public elementary schools. Created audio, video and data stories to accompany written and reporter work.
Additional Experience: HerCampus UFL Features Editor & Features Writer (Jan. 2020-Jan. 2021) & Atrium Magazine, Copy Editor (Aug. 2022-Dec. 2022)
Skills
Proficient in Photoshop/Canva/Adobe Audition
Proficient in AP Style
Proficient in SEO/CMS/Wordpress and Microsoft Tools
Fluent in English and Bengali
Awards
2022-2023 NBCU Academy Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Recipient