Development
Film Program Specialist
Girls Inc; New York, NY — 2025-present
- Deliver programming five days a week for students
- Develop the film program curriculum
- Nurture students’ wellness and opportunities for personal growth
Director of Artist Development
Filmmakers Ink; NY, CT, NM — 2018-present
- Guided students, ages 8-18, on how to collaborate, write, shoot, act, direct, and edit short films
- Developed and facilitated new programs both virtually and in-person, for new students and alumni
- Strategized and implemented outreach materials for students, parents, and social media
- Began as an Intern 2009-2011, became an Instructor 2011-2018, and was then promoted
Sole Instructor
Stony Brook University; Stony Brook, NY — 2024-2025
- Developed syllabus, lesson plans, filmmaking exercises, and rubrics for a 15-week undergraduate class
- For several sections of FLM 101
Senior Teacher & Site Director
Cinemakidz; New York, NY — 2024-2025
- Teaching students in after-school programs across various public and private schools across the city
- Managing and training a team of experienced educators to successfully implement the curriculum
- Nurturing positive, supportive relationships with students and their families
- Upholding the quality of all programs and projects as per the CinemaKidz mission
Executive Coordinator
Joan Scheckel Filmmaking Labs; Los Angeles, CA — 2015-2018
- Supported the development of numerous film and television projects including seasons 2 & 3 of Amazon Studio’s Transparent with workshops for the Writers, Directors, and Main Cast
- Sold and booked over 800 filmmakers generating over 1M in revenue in monthly filmmaking labs
- Overhauled and operated the contacts database, invoiced and tracked finances, coordinated support staff, fielded all calls and emails, directed and enacted marketing campaigns through newsletters and social media through year-long patterns
Writing
Screenwriter
Connecticut Association of the Deaf; New York, NY — 2019-2020
- Created and pitched a treatment to the committee
- Wrote a short narrative screenplay about the true story of Deaf educational & civic leaders in the Nineteenth Century
Contributing Writer
The Culture Crush; New York, NY — 2018-2019
- Wrote a debut piece on Deaf Culture, titled: Good Vibrations
- Collaborated with the Editor in Chief, Debra Scherer (French and Italian Vogue veteran) to assemble The Weekly & print issues
Writer’s Assistant
Will Reiser; New York, NY — 2013
- Gave script notes on other works in progress
- Performed research & transcribed recordings for an upcoming feature film and presented to Director Jonathan Levine
Production
Production Coordinator
Jennifer, 42; New York, NY — 2018-2019
- An animated documentary feature film about a family’s experience with domestic violence
- Contributed work to a fundraising campaign raising over 60k in funds over a 30 day period
- Created marketing campaigns and content via email and social media
Assistant Stage Manager
New York Deaf Theatre; New York, NY — 2019
- Supported the creative team as well as Director Garrett Zuercher for the play Sylvia
- Maintained a notated script with blocking and notes during rehearsals
- Called lighting, sound, projection and caption cues
EDUCATION
Stony Brook University; New York, NY – Master of Fine Arts (Television Writing)
Hampshire College; Amherst, MA – Bachelor of the Arts (Dramatic Writing for Film & Theatre)
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts; Hartford, CT — High School (Creative Writing)
AWARDS
Best Director Nominee (The Network Film Festival – New York City) for the short film Even The Dogs Know
Honorable Mention (The Denis Johnston Playwriting Award – Smith College ) for the full length play Red Nosed
Official Selection (Hartford Stage Young Playwrights’ Competition) Mentored by Quiara Alegría Hudes