Hybrid: Director, Producer, Creative
I'm a Colorado-based commercial, branded content, and film director whose visual approach to telling moving and inspiring stories is intimate, vibrant, and human. My nomadic childhood shaped me into a highly agile creator with an intense curiosity about human behavior, a life-long wanderlust, and a passion for championing diverse communities, cultures, and causes. I have a degree in psychology and a background as a substance-abuse therapist, which has been helpful in working with real people and patients. While my roots began in docu-style storytelling with real folks, I'm experienced in the narrative space and love working with professional talent. My set style is frequently described as calm, kind, and collaborative. When not obsessed with prep or directing, I'm likely hiking, running, or attending a film festival.
As a creative director and executive producer, I’ve worked in agencies and brand-side across a number of industries such as healthcare, hospitality, financial, education, pharma, agriculture, food & beverage, and more. I led teams in developing creative platforms and integrated campaigns including branded content, digital, print, video/film, motion graphics, social, OOH, and radio. Over 15 years experience in agency strategy and leadership along with managing creative teams from writers, designers, art directors, and video creators to external partners, post-production houses, and crews.
My production company, Heroine Films, is a values-led creative production collective founded on inclusivity and telling stories that reveal beauty, truth, joy.
Brands I've worked with:
Microsoft, Samsung, FIFA, Netflix, McDonald’s, Chevrolet, Eli Lilly, HGTV, Food Network, Marriott, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Verizon, Chipotle, Summerfest, Yamaha, IBM, TED Talks, Colorado State University, City of Denver, Northwestern Mutual, LPL Financial, Advocate Health, Valley Health System, CSL Behring, North Kansas City Hospital, Mercy Health, Owensboro Health, Stryker, Numotion, Cape Regional Health, Borgess Health, Abbvie, Abbott Labs, Gilead Sciences, Leica BioSystems, McCain, US Foods, World Relief, Lake Forest College, Concordia University, Alverno College, Milwaukee Tool, Generac, CNH Industrial, Case IH Agriculture, Briggs & Stratton