I'm a public health leader, storyteller, and film producer who believes the world's hardest problems deserve to be seen, understood, and addressed. With more than 15 years of experience in public health research and national health programs, I've built a career tackling complex problems and making them understandable to decision-makers and the communities they affect.
That commitment extends into my work as a film producer, with credits on the award-winning independent features Paw Paw and Dayja and Reunion. Across my productions, my work has spanned casting, production logistics, cast and crew coordination, creative collaboration, and post-production, including producing a reshoot for Reunion. I've worked alongside acclaimed actor, director, and producer Gregory Alan Williams on multiple productions. I'm now developing original projects that use compelling stories to explore meaningful and often overlooked issues.
Across public health, speaking, and media, my work is grounded in a simple belief: people are more likely to care about a problem when they can see the human being behind it. I use storytelling to make difficult subjects more accessible, challenge perspectives, and inspire meaningful action that lasts beyond the moment.
Areas of Experience
Background in public health analytics, reporting, and the communication of complex health information in public-facing and decision-support environments.
Public Health & Health Communication
Experience supporting learning and discussion around clear, ethical communication in academic and professional settings.
Education & Knowledge Sharing
Experience contributing to narrative film and creative storytelling projects across multiple genres, developed in parallel with a public health career.
Film & Production
At the intersection of science and storytelling.
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