Digital Storyteller & Media Specialist specializing in community-led narratives, educational equity, emerging technologies, and inclusive design
Creating compelling multimedia content that supports community-led narratives and social change initiatives. Expertise in video production, graphic design, brand development, and emerging media technologies. Led organizational branding initiatives and storytelling strategies for educational and advocacy organizations.
Comprehensive expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating learning experiences across diverse environments. Specialized in adaptive learning systems, curriculum development, educational technology integration, and creating accessible, learner-centered educational materials for both traditional and emerging media platforms.
Academic foundation in linguistics with specialization in language revitalization and endangerment issues. Leveraging linguistic expertise to support cultural preservation efforts and develop immersive language learning experiences using emerging technologies for marginalized communities.
Extensive experience working directly with marginalized communities, including First Nations members and cultural organizations, ensuring respectful and authentic representation.
Pioneering work in AR/VR/XR applications for historical storytelling, language revitalization, and cultural preservation. Developer of guidance frameworks for emerging media implementation.
Leading innovative educational initiatives like the Mathspine project, revolutionizing education to be more inclusive and accessible. Expertise in adaptive learning systems, curriculum design, and creating equitable educational experiences for diverse student populations.
Every role throughout my career has integrated multimedia design, visual storytelling, and content creation
Collaborated with Our Worlds and the Trail of Death Association to create a digital memorial honoring those forcibly removed from their homelands during the Potawatomi Trail of Death. Led website redesign, developed interactive AR experiences, and worked directly with Potawatomi First Nations members.
Partnered with Making Housing and Community Happen to tell the story of Pasadena's safeparking program through multimedia storytelling, highlighting housing justice initiatives.
Leading design and development of engaging math curriculum materials for a revolutionary STEM education project. Focused on delivering adaptive learning content emphasizing equity, inclusion, accessibility, and personalization across eight fundamental math courses for diverse STEM and business majors.
Authored articles on XR's potential for reshaping historical understanding and teaching. Developed comprehensive guidance frameworks for using emerging media technologies in historical storytelling and educational content. Provided editorial oversight maintaining high academic standards for published materials.
Led branding initiatives and designed consistent visual identity for LX Design team. Created digital learning content, delivered multimedia workshops, and researched emerging digital platforms with focus on accessibility and inclusion.
Teaching courses in Learning Design and Technologies, including LDT 508 (Evaluation of Learning Systems), LDT 523 (Distance and Online Education), and LDT 502 (Design and Development of Instruction). Facilitating collaborative learning environments that foster critical thinking and knowledge exchange.
Created comprehensive curriculum for sustainability education at SEU, employing instructional design methodologies to effectively communicate key environmental concepts. Produced dynamic videos and graphics for various initiatives, helping convey complex sustainability ideas in accessible formats to amplify online impact.
Arizona State University, Los Angeles
Joint program of Sidney Poitier New American Film School and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
October 2023 - October 2024
Arizona State University
Focus on digital and blended learning design, instructional technology, and learner-centered approaches
January 2020 - June 2022
University of Florida
Specialization in Language Revitalization and Language Endangerment
2010 - 2012
