My Code of Ethics

These are the top 6 things that I strive to demonstrate in my work and in my actions.

Truthfulness

Journalism has taught me that being truthful in my thoughts, actions, and words has an immense impact on myself and the people around me. Being truthful and striving to report the truth is something that is very important to me, and is something I will practice for my entire life.

Open-Mindedness

Having an open mind to a wide array of people, things, emotions, and ideas is one of the only ways I have been able to succeed in life. Without being open to different sides of conversations, different opinions, and different stories— it lessens your ability to learn and grow. Learning and growing through conversation and applying that to your daily life can only be achieved through being open-minded.

Kindness

Being kind is kind of my thing. I try to be as kind and polite that I can be to everyone that I come across. This isn’t to brag or anything, this is just part of who I am. I always treat people how I would like to be treated, and I think taking the time to be kind to people can help have a positive impact on the way we interact with each other. We are conditioned to think that we are all very different from one another and that we will never be able to get along— but we have a lot more in common than people think. Taking the time to ask people about their lives and showing them kindness will help us close that divide between each other.

Diversity

I do my best work when I am surrounded by a diverse group of people and ideas. Diversity is something that has been a core value of mine for a long time, and since I am a part of the LGBTQ+ community— diversity is something that affects me on a daily basis and is something that I honor greatly.

Responsibility

As a journalist, I have a responsibility to serve the public with accuracy, objectivity, and fairness. Responsibility is something that I honor and will practice in everything that I do, especially when it comes to reporting.

Accuracy

It is very important to be accurate with your work, especially in today’s climate. Being accurate is crucial in every story, and it is necessary to be accurate to carry your reputation well. I strive to be accurate in everything that I do, and this has created a good habit of fact-checking often.