I am an editor, director, and creative storyteller dedicated to crafting bold, satirical narratives that amplify the voices of women and people of color. I love people. I love observing how we move through the world, what we carry, and how our histories shape our choices. Using humor and the absurd, I seek to unravel the social and emotional structures that shape our lives, especially the ones we don’t always realize we’re living inside of. My work doesn’t just entertain, it invites people to feel seen, to laugh, and to think critically about their own place in the world.

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Originally from a small town in southern Maryland, my passion for storytelling began in childhood and grew through my experiences in theatre, film, and television. Directing stage productions in high school and undergrad gave me an early appreciation for performance and spectacle, while my film studies at Loyola Marymount University sharpened my technical craft. This blend of the theatrical and the cinematic allows me to approach storytelling from both a big picture and a deeply detailed lens.

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For example, my short, Shark Week, is a dark comedy about Ivy, a confident high school student who gets her period on the day of a major math quiz. When she drops her only tampon in the toilet, she’s forced to rely on toilet paper. Her anxiety builds as she takes the test, and soon the classroom becomes a minefield of red— pens, zippers, scrunchies—each one a trigger that launches her into a surreal “blood world” where she frantically tries to scrub blood from her quiz, echoing Lady Macbeth’s “out, damned spot.”​ I wanted to tell a story that’s both taboo and completely universal. I leaned into absurdism and theatricality to heighten a deeply personal, bodily fear, while paying homage to the visual language of coming-of-age films I love. My favorite edit of the film is a match cut from Ivy placing her makeshift pad into her underwear to the teacher slapping the quiz down on her desk. It’s a small moment, but one that captures my love of punchy, intentional editing.

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Thematically, I’m drawn to identity, gender politics, and power structures, especially as they show up in unexpected, often funny ways. I tend to center characters who are navigating who they’re “supposed” to be, pushing back against labels and expectations. I draw inspiration from philosophy and pop culture alike, from moments of deep existential questioning to the way a soundtrack can say what words can’t. My style leans into rhythmic, punchy pacing, often using structure to elevate both comedic timing and emotional depth.

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I fell in love with editing because it is a form of deep listening. It is where I can slow down and ask: what does this moment need? Do we hold, cut, shift, or stay still? It is a quiet craft that demands care and emotional intelligence. At its core, it aligns with how I move through the world with curiosity, sensitivity, and attention to detail. Collaboration is essential to me; I thrive in spaces where bold ideas are welcome, where people feel empowered to take risks, and where making something great means bringing your full self to the process.

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Ultimately, my work is about empowerment, holding a mirror to the world, and daring audiences to see themselves differently. It strives to give language to things that are often invisible or overlooked. I hope to inspire people to lead with empathy, question the status quo, and, above all, embrace the beautifully messy contradictions of being human.