Moving your message to those who need to hear it can be challenging. I help people identify the big idea behind their organizations and creative lives – who they are at their core, what others can expect from them, and even how the world would be different if they didn't exist. From there, we craft communications that best reflect their unique identity. We aim to create a pull, not a push – an emotional resonance born of authenticity and clarity.

Words are my first love. Whether developing a creative treatment, writing a documentary script, tackling a grant, fashioning a compelling press release or feature story – or providing skillful editing of author manuscripts – my goal is to infuse stories with clarity and lasting impact. When I'm not working with clients, I write essays, creative nonfiction and short stories, and am currently at work on my first novel.

At workshops, conferences and in academic settings, I teach documentary filmmaking, the art of the video interview, print and web journalism, and brand communications. I also consult with documentary filmmakers at every stage of production as they consider style, structure, and story. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is empowering young people to find their voices using video storytelling skills.