I’m a video editor and story producer who has been working in digital media for more than 17 years. I also sometimes work as a photographer and food stylist.

As a video editor, I have experience with short-form and long-form content, multi-screen arena shows, micro documentaries, news packages, explainers, educational content, fitness videos, food videos, music videos, and text-driven narration videos for social media. I’ve worked for news agencies like AJ+/Al Jazeera Media Network, lifestyle companies like Popsugar, online education companies like Masterclass, human rights organizations like Outright International, and various creative agencies specializing in corporate video.

What I love about video editing is the way it increases my ability to empathize with other people. When I spend countless hours culling through footage, listening to other people share their perspectives, it enlarges my understanding of humanity and the world. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a corporate project, a social justice piece, or a lifestyle video. I always feel it.

Because I’m a story producer as well as a video editor, this means I can work largely unsupervised and without a script. If you give me the key talking points for a video, I can go through hours of interviews, and deliver a concise and engaging piece that is on-brand, and around 3 minutes long. I enjoy taking the time to make the subjects of my videos look and sound their best, and finding the visual elements to tell the story in the most compelling way possible. I’m able to do this quickly: I worked in news for 8 years. And there’s nothing like working on a news cycle to make you a fast and efficient editor.

The other thing I love about video editing is the process of collaboration among my teammates. I love sharing creativity, and all of the surprises that come with that. I bring good vibes with me, and try to make my co-workers feel supported, uplifted, and less stressed out.

In my spare time, I like to dance and read.