impact THE communities & ISSUES YOU care about

In 2020, Twist Bioscience actively sought guidance, support, and facilitation for company-wide diversity initiatives in order to foster a conducive environment for learning and growth.

In collaboration with their leadership team, we identified the needs of this biotech company, which enabled the creation of dedicated spaces for their global team to delve deeper into various aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Karen Foster  and I have been leading Twist's Diversity and Inclusion strategy, producing ongoing internal communications, hosting a monthly speaker series, facilitating company-wide discussion forums, and designing workshops centered around identity and intersectionality.

Powered by Mercy Corps, the Community Investment Trust (CIT) aims to close the racial wealth gap through commercial real estate investing. CIT offers a long-term path to collective, communal ownership of real estate for investors contributing from $10 to $100 per month.

In collaboration with copywriter Emily Jensen, we have partnered with Mercy Corps and the Community Investment Trust to provide strategic storytelling, accessible language, and creative design for funding opportunities and communication tools.

Founded by America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama, and Ryan Piers William, Harness centers the voices, stories, and experiences of underrepresented communities in popular culture. Harness activates a community of storytellers, cultural influencers and community organizers to harness their talent, passion, and platform to imagine and create a world where everyone has safety, opportunity, and dignity.

In my capacity as the civic engagement project manager, I provided support for a nationwide strategy aimed at mobilizing BIPOC youth aged 18-35 to vote in the midterm elections. Our efforts were primarily focused on historically excluded communities, and we utilized culturally tailored art campaigns and activations in key geographical areas.

Since 2016 I’ve consulted in various capacities for Sarah Jones’s Sell/Buy/Date, a performance that looks at how the sex trade intersects with feminism, economics, race, class and power. 

As the play transitioned to film, I provided subject matter expertise and archival research, as well as supported the launch of the film through 2022. This ranged from creating collateral for the premiere at SXSW Film Festival to setting the broader impact strategy. 

Wise Entertainment has built a disruptive model that establishes partnerships with media companies, donor agencies, brands, and NGOs to enable in-depth research and development of the innovative and unconventional issues they address, diverging from traditional Hollywood standards.

As part of the development process for an upcoming television series that sheds light on the issue of sexual exploitation, I have supported the Wise team by providing subject matter expertise, engaging with the community, contributing to a transmedia strategy, and ensuring the involvement of survivor leaders in the creative development process, from on-the-ground research to participating in the writers' room.

NBA Performance Coach Ben Kenyon has a profound influence on the communities and teams he works with, serving as an unwavering source of inspiration. When Ben encountered a life-altering health condition, his personal value of gratitude became paramount, leading him to adopt a powerful mantra: "it's a great day to be alive." Motivated by a desire to delve deeper into this concept and uplift his community, Ben rebranded his former brand, TheYounique Piece, and established the Great Day Squad.

I provided strategic support to Ben during the transition of his existing brand, offering support in developing a more expansive vision, strategic planning, and executing the necessary steps to bring it to fruition.

In collaboration with Owen Jones and Resistance Communications, I played a key role in developing the issue and storytelling strategy for The Listening Sessions, a website dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girl refugees in order to present solutions for a brighter future.

This project was guided by insights gained from over 500 interviews conducted with women and girls who arrived in the United States as refugees. These interviews shed light on the ongoing challenges they face during their resettlement journey, including navigating systemic barriers, discrimination, and violence.

Taking Ownership PDX targets the heart of reparations: the Black home. Founded by artist and activist Randal Wyatt, this organization confronts Portland's racist history by repairing homes and businesses in the Black community. Their mission is to combat gentrification, foster wealth generation, and enable individuals to age in place.

In my role as grant writer, I offer communications support and impact storytelling to secure funding from donors and foundations for this important cause.

Under Construction is a growth-fueled goods and services brand based in Los Angeles, CA founded by Matt Genius.

Using visual communication as a way to relate to our fellow humans, Under Construction offers inspiration, community, resources, and education to those who wish to grow and become the best versions of themselves.

I supported Under Construction in deep visioning and strategic planning to get towards their audacious vision to help heal trauma once and for all.