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About Me

Director | Producer | Editor

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I’m a director, producer, and editor with a passion for human-centered storytelling and a commitment to projects that make an impact. My work spans documentary, branded content, and promotional campaigns, with a focus on blending emotional resonance with editorial clarity.

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My current project, The Call, is a feature-length documentary exploring the mental health crisis among firefighters and first responders. It’s a deeply personal film that reflects my belief in the power of media to break silence and spark change. The Call builds on earlier documentary work I began in college—where I traveled to Nicaragua to film a short doc about a home-building organization, later selected for festival recognition.

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 cross-platform promotional material for television, streaming, and digital audiences.

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Currently, I work as Creative Operations Manager at Informa Engage, a B2B agency, where I lead a multi-disciplinary creative team across video, interaction design, and visual media. I also enjoy designing motion graphics and collaborating with artists and storytellers across disciplines.

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

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