Welcome!My name is Kirsten Petersen and I am an aspiring multimedia journalist with a passion for people and storytelling. I am currently a staff writer for The Gazette newspaper, where I cover news in northern Prince George's County, Maryland.
I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park, where I studied multiplatform journalism. As a student in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, I honed my skills in writing, reporting and video production and interned with National Geographic Channel, the Baltimore Sun and Patch.com. I am passionate about using my talents to contribute to my community. Whether I am writing a profile about a staunch advocate for breed-neutral dog-bite legislation or breaking the news about how an FDA ban could alter a favorite Baltimore cookie, I aspire to inform and educate my audience with honest portraits of hometowns and neighbors. I invite you to explore my resume site and review my current and previous projects. Follow me on Twitter at @kirspetersen, Like me on Facebook and check out my profile on LinkedIn. |