ENTERPRISE/INVESTIGATIONS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
I broke the story that Florida’s top domestic violence nonprofit — and the largest such state-based organization in the country — was flouting state efforts to audit its suspiciously high executive salaries with little consequence. A few weeks later, the highly paid head of the organization stepped down. This and additional Herald reporting helped trigger changes to state law, several investigations and lawsuits into the group’s mismanagement of government funds, and ultimately its dissolution.
NATURAL DISASTERS
After my reporting on a mental health crisis among the Panhandle's children post-Hurricane Michael, the First Lady of Florida announced state and federal officials were sending millions in additional aid to the region to help improve access to counseling and behavioral health services.
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
My reporting on the rapid rise — and troubles — of a South Miami police lieutenant prompted a review of his work, and he subsequently took a reduction in duties and pay.
I’ve also assisted with long-term projects including the Washington Post's series on Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Miami Herald's award-winning series on abuse in Florida's juvenile prisons.
HEALTH CARE
THE PANDEMIC
Inside Kirkland: America’s first coronavirus hotspot, Wall Street Journal
A veterans home's struggle in the pandemic, Wall Street Journal
Coronavirus strains safety net for people with disabilities, Wall Street Journal
School psychologists grappling with the coronavirus, Wall Street Journal
SOCIAL SERVICES/LONG TERM CARE
Troubled nursing home copy-pasted emergency plans, Miami Herald
Florida nursing homes slow to meet backup power requirements, Miami Herald
Hurricane flashbacks as new storms approach, Miami Herald
FEATURES
A tollbooth worker's last day at the gateway to the Florida Keys, Miami Herald
A 91-year-old widow who won’t leave her aging home, Miami Herald
One of Hurricane Michael's first victims, Miami Herald
A missionary widow's ‘broken plan', Washington Post
Skateboard diplomacy with Cuba, Washington Post
GLOBAL/BUSINESS
Samsung’s heir-apparent tries to chart a new path, Wall Street Journal
Samsung eyes 5G foray over Huawei, Wall Street Journal
Pharmaceutical contractors race to staff up vaccine production, Wall Street Journal