Spotlight on the Fellows: Sarah Ferris

Sarah Ferris (right) interviews Mary Ann Jacob, a survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, at her home in Newtown, Connecticut. Photo by: Morgan Spiehs

Name: Sarah Ferris

School: George Washington University

Style of reporting: Breaking news in any form

Previous internship or work experience: Formerly interned with the Washington Post, the Houston Chronicle and GOVERNING Magazine, where I reported from the White House, the Supreme Court and Congress. I also interned with GateHouse Media New England, where I wrote features about professional wrestling and fiberglass rabbit scandals in the Boston area.

Favorite reporting experience: I wrote about a transgender voice therapy clinic that taught clients how to talk, laugh, cough and sneeze like women.

Connect with me: @sarahnferris on Twitter/Instagram.

Website: www.sarahferris.contently.com

Favorite app: The Congressional Record (Just kidding, though I use that app all the time). My true love is Facebook Paper.