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My passion for media, people, and positive change led me to explore impact producing where my research examined the complex relationship between media and social change. Our research explored how a co-created impact campaign with Indigenous community members and healthcare leaders could enhance outcomes through engagement. Through participatory processes, our committee designed a plan to increase health testing via community events, distribute the film to 150 wellness centers, create an open-access resource on two national health websites, and have a successful film festival circuit. Although a small project with limited resources, we demonstrated what is possible through storytelling, courage, leading relationships, and planning for impact.  My research interests include participatory media, leadership, culture and filmmaking, and social impact practitioner models. Our research exploring how to use a documentary to affect change in an Indigenous health context will soon be published.

I also have years of experience field producing, unit managing, and coordinating for documentary and factual entertainment series. I thrive in fast-paced team environments in the field or the production office. I bring my flexible nature, knowledge, and openness to learn to every production or project I participate in. I've joined production teams spanning five continents over eight years filling various roles including coordinator, field producer, and camera assistant for Discovery Channel Canada's series Mighty Ships, Mighty Trains, Mighty Planes, Nerve Center, and How Tech Works. Independently, I've produced and directed several award-winning independent short films and documentaries.

I have also worked in the non-profit sector co-leading international service-learning programs in Jamaica and Nepal. As part of my Master's in Global Leadership where I was the recipient of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Canada Graduate Scholarship, we introduced laptop technology and educational software to two remote Himalayan villages in partnership with a local social enterprise, Open Learning Exchange (OLE). In this role, I co-managed day-to-day operations, accounting, fundraising, and stakeholder management, and co-designed and facilitated educational volunteer programs.

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Link to our health-focused film: Wholistic conversations on liver wellness: An Indigenous perspective

This DocuStory film shares conversations on wellness featuring unique stories from various personal and professional experiences and seasons of life. These eye-opening conversations share the impact the Indigenous community is making on awareness for the importance of liver health rooted in traditional culture and ways of life. These conversations put emphasis on looking forward to teaching future generations the importance of the liver, and how imperative it is to overall health and well-being.

Co-created and produced with First Nations and Metis community members in Alberta.