Profile
Writer + Filmmaker from Chicago, Illinois. Bachelor’s Degree from NYU in Film & TV with a minor in Art History. Focus of study on screenwriting and non-fiction essay writing. Founder & Executive Director of Black Sheep Collective, a private non-profit organization and digital media platform which provides resources, workshops, and support for young creatives across all mediums and backgrounds. Always brings a positive energy to the work environment.
Experience
ArtTable Fellow, Carolee Schneemann Foundation— June 2023 (current)
Leading an oral history project based on the artist’s archives. Responsible for researching and selecting materials related to the content of the oral histories and writing introductions that give readers context on the interview subjects and their collaborations with Schneemann. The project and the fellowship are funded and sponsored in part by The Aspen Institute’s Artist Endowed Foundation Initiative, ArtTable and The Hauser & Wirth Institute.
Writing & Editing Consultant, Bouvé College of Health Sciences— Jan 2023
Draft, edit and publish copy for each individual school’s capital campaign. Assist in the construction of Bouvé’s overall capital campaign for Experience Powered By Northeastern– raising $1.3 Billion to drive initiatives for students, faculty, alums and the global community at large. Work closely with the development team at Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, as well as coordinate with the deans of the college to draft key mission statements for each individual school. Participate in weekly strategy meetings with deans, development team and faculty to craft a compelling fundraising message that will reach potential donors within the Northeastern community and beyond.
Founder & Executive Director, Black Sheep Collective— April 2020
Develop strategies to promote the organization’s mission and implement our core values in our programs. Lead an executive team to meet daily tasks and execute our long-term vision for the organization. Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts. Build a board of directors who will work together with our executive team to guide the organization forward. Create programs and platforms that allow our users to engage with our artists and their work directly.
Research Assistant & Script Advisor for Participant Media— Jul 2020 to Sept 2020
Worked closely with the director on the pre-production of her upcoming film. Conducted historical research on the location of the film. Worked with local government agencies and museums in Chicago to acquire archived photographs and materials on behalf of the director. Read script closely and gave notes to the Director. Organized and catalogued artistic references relevant to the film’s location and theme.
Editorial Intern & Blog Editor, BUST Magazine— Oct 2019 to Jan 2020
Wrote daily articles on culture and current events for the magazine’s website. Proofread, fact checked, and edited articles for the website and print magazine. Assisted with the Magazine’s podcast PopTarts. Reviewed albums, live shows, and attended screenings on behalf of BUST. Performed daily tasks and runs for the editorial staff.
Student Librarian, Avery Fisher Center – Oct 2018 to March 2020
Selected, catalogued, and classified library resources. Assisted student, faculty, and visiting patrons with inquiries and requests. Used library systems and databases such as Aleph to check inventory or help patrons. Organized inventory.
Production Intern, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee— Jan 2018 to June 2018
Performed daily tasks and runs for Production department. Helped Field department research and transcribe for segments. Researched news and current events for weekly segments. Assisted production team on digital shorts and promos filmed in office. Participated in final script readings each week with Samantha Bee and the Full Frontal writing team.
Assistant to the Editor, Reporter; The Chicago Defender— June 2015 to Sept 2015
Worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief on story angles for the newspaper. Participated in weekly editorial board meetings. Recorded the newspaper's archival material for historical preservation.
Leading an oral history project based on the artist’s archives. Responsible for researching and selecting materials related to the content of the oral histories and writing introductions that give readers context on the interview subjects and their collaborations with Schneemann. The project and the fellowship are funded and sponsored in part by The Aspen Institute’s Artist Endowed Foundation Initiative, ArtTable and The Hauser & Wirth Institute.
Writing & Editing Consultant, Bouvé College of Health Sciences— Jan 2023
Draft, edit and publish copy for each individual school’s capital campaign. Assist in the construction of Bouvé’s overall capital campaign for Experience Powered By Northeastern– raising $1.3 Billion to drive initiatives for students, faculty, alums and the global community at large. Work closely with the development team at Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, as well as coordinate with the deans of the college to draft key mission statements for each individual school. Participate in weekly strategy meetings with deans, development team and faculty to craft a compelling fundraising message that will reach potential donors within the Northeastern community and beyond.
Founder & Executive Director, Black Sheep Collective— April 2020
Develop strategies to promote the organization’s mission and implement our core values in our programs. Lead an executive team to meet daily tasks and execute our long-term vision for the organization. Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts. Build a board of directors who will work together with our executive team to guide the organization forward. Create programs and platforms that allow our users to engage with our artists and their work directly.
Research Assistant & Script Advisor for Participant Media— Jul 2020 to Sept 2020
Worked closely with the director on the pre-production of her upcoming film. Conducted historical research on the location of the film. Worked with local government agencies and museums in Chicago to acquire archived photographs and materials on behalf of the director. Read script closely and gave notes to the Director. Organized and catalogued artistic references relevant to the film’s location and theme.
Editorial Intern & Blog Editor, BUST Magazine— Oct 2019 to Jan 2020
Wrote daily articles on culture and current events for the magazine’s website. Proofread, fact checked, and edited articles for the website and print magazine. Assisted with the Magazine’s podcast PopTarts. Reviewed albums, live shows, and attended screenings on behalf of BUST. Performed daily tasks and runs for the editorial staff.
Student Librarian, Avery Fisher Center – Oct 2018 to March 2020
Selected, catalogued, and classified library resources. Assisted student, faculty, and visiting patrons with inquiries and requests. Used library systems and databases such as Aleph to check inventory or help patrons. Organized inventory.
Production Intern, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee— Jan 2018 to June 2018
Performed daily tasks and runs for Production department. Helped Field department research and transcribe for segments. Researched news and current events for weekly segments. Assisted production team on digital shorts and promos filmed in office. Participated in final script readings each week with Samantha Bee and the Full Frontal writing team.
Assistant to the Editor, Reporter; The Chicago Defender— June 2015 to Sept 2015
Worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief on story angles for the newspaper. Participated in weekly editorial board meetings. Recorded the newspaper's archival material for historical preservation.
Education
Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
Film & TV Major, Art History Minor | Spring 2020 | 3.7 GPA | Tisch Dean’s List
Film & TV Major, Art History Minor | Spring 2020 | 3.7 GPA | Tisch Dean’s List
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Avid Media, Pro Tools, etc. Passionate writer with professional experience copyediting and proofreading for various publications.
Achievements
Founder’s Day Award for Academic Excellence | April 2020