Explain your decision to make the move from Good Morning America to News Nation.
I was ready for more in terms of putting down roots. GMA afforded me some great opportunities to travel and see the world. I was just looking for a city to call home and a place where I knew where I would be most days of the week. It was also nice to help build something - though I had no idea how much work it would be and how much stress and pressure it is. People who can do TV might make it look easy on camera, but behind the scenes it is the most challenging and risky position, because of the sheer amount of pressure you’re under when building something new. GMA is an established brand, but News Nation is still so new, and viewers may be trying us for the first time.
As a journalist, what type of stories are you most excited to research and report on?
Stories that other people don’t cover. There are a lot of people who feel their voices are not heard and that the stories that matter to them are not adequately reported.
How has your introduction to Chicago been compared to your time living in New York City?
NY was exciting - with Chicago I fell in love. But in both places I feel like I only scratched the surface when it comes to exploring these cities.