Java has used her naturally charismatic personality to connect with CBS viewers and to make interviewees feel at ease. As an emcee, Java has captivated live audiences at countless festivals, award ceremonies, galas, pageants and fundraisers from Texas to Mississippi to Florida to New York! 

In her more than a decade long on-air television career, she has interviewed the likes of Bob Saget, Marlon Wayans, Harry Connick Jr, Gayle King, Tiffany Haddish and Gilbert Gottfried, just to name a few.  She has also appeared on North America’s longest running lifestyle show for women, Canada’s ‘Cityline.' 

As a multi award-winning journalist, Java has been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting. Additionally, Java was nominated for an Emmy for her series ‘Great Day Dining’ highlighting local chefs on CBS Tampa. 

As if she was not busy enough, Java is also a moderator/ emcee for high-profile events and has served on the boards for notable non-profit organizations like the Boys and Girls Club in several states in addition to multiple dance companies. Her dynamic career and expertise has been featured in some of the most elite media outlets, including, but not limited to, Travel + Leisure, Daily Blast Live, and The Michelin Guide.

Notable moments from Java

• Michelin Guide Ceremony California 2025, Florida 2024-2025, Texas 2024-2025,

  NYC , D.C., Chicago 2024-2025, Philly and Boston 2025- Emcee

• Featured in Apple TV+ show “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars”

• Youth America Grand Prix the world's largest dance network- Emcee

• International Women’s Day Celebration 2020-2025, ‘TogetHER‘-Emcee/Moderator

• Urban Excellence Awards - Emcee

• Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival, Chef Showdown -Emcee

• A Conversation w/ Sheila Johnson- Emcee/Moderator

• Covered New York Fashion Week, Super Bowl LV and Netflix’s ‘Selling’ franchise

• Former Miss Teen United States

• 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four Media Coach/ Mentor