Videos and Collaborations

In 2003, like thousands of online writers, I created a 'handle' and began blogging. The results were powerful.

In addition to being part of a movement, I also came to realize that I could play a part in making that movement better. In 2007, along with a small team of volunteers, I led a scholarship program we called 'Chicago Voices' that raised more than $21,000 to bring 18 diverse scholarship recipients to a convention in Chicago. It was fun and hard work, and I'll never forget the feeling of making it all come together and celebrating with the team!

After graduating with a BA in Comparative Literature, I decided to study Film and Photography in the early 90's in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Lucky for me the nonprofit I studied at was forced to close.

I say lucky because I worked with a team of fellow students and volunteers to build a new, leaner nonprofit in its place. The life lessons I learned working with that small team on a scrappy startup helped shape who I am. And the nonprofit we created still serves artists to this day.