Mission-Driven Storytelling & Media Specialist
I am a Mission-Driven Storytelling & Media Specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations communicate their identity, purpose, and impact through visual storytelling, photography, multimedia production, branding, and digital communications.
Throughout my career, I have partnered with universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, tribal communities, and mission-focused teams to create human-centered media that informs, connects, and inspires. My work combines documentary-style storytelling with strategic communications, helping organizations share meaningful stories with clarity, authenticity, and emotional depth.
My experience includes large-scale institutional communications projects for organizations such as NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), DigiPen Institute of Technology, the Confederated Tribes of Oregon, and numerous educational and community organizations. In addition to my background in photography and multimedia production, I bring extensive experience in branding, web design, media systems, accessibility compliance, and cross-platform communications.
Whether documenting communities, producing visual narratives, or helping organizations communicate their mission more effectively, I approach each project with creativity, empathy, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of authentic storytelling.
Visual Thoughts
Shared Photographic Moments
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