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About Me

Director | Producer | Editor

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Award-Winning Filmmaker

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I’m a director, producer, and editor with a passion for human-centered storytelling and a commitment to work that inspires connection and change. My projects span documentary, branded content, and promotional campaigns, blending emotional resonance with strong editorial clarity.

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I earned my B.A. in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago and began my career at the Chicago Tribune, where I produced their first sponsored video series. Since then, I’ve created content for WGN America, Antenna TV, and Newsy developing video marketing campaigns, short-form docs, and multi-platform promotional material for television, streaming, and digital audiences.

Currently, I serve as Creative Operations Manager at Informa Engage, where I lead a multi-disciplinary creative team across video, interaction design, and visual media. I also continue to work hands-on in motion design and post-production, collaborating with artists and storytellers across disciplines.

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I’m also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. My feature documentary The Call explores the mental health crisis among firefighters and first responders. It has received recognition at international festivals, including honors at the Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Festival and selection at global festivals such as Cannes World Film Festival and Replay International Film Festival. The film reflects my belief in the power of cinematic storytelling to break silence, uplift communities, and spark meaningful dialogue.

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Outside of professional work, I’m an Ironman triathlete, beach volleyball player, avid traveler, and lover of good books and time outdoors with my family. I’m always looking for the next creative challenge and the opportunity to bring meaningful ideas to life through collaboration and craft.

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