About

As a recent Master’s graduate in Visual Anthropology from the University of Manchester, I am drawn to work that connects film, research, culture, and public education. My goal is to combine these interests to support projects that foster cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and meaningful engagement with the world’s diverse communities. I believe deeply in the power of anthropology to bridge cultural gaps, expand perspective, and contribute to positive social change.

My emerging approach to interpretive writing and research is shaped by experiences living in and learning from different cultural contexts, observing everyday life, and engaging with people’s beliefs, traditions, and stories. Visual anthropology has given me a framework for understanding how meaning is communicated — not only through words, but through images, environments, and lived experience.

In addition to documentary filmmaking, I am an experienced writer with a strong interest in translating academic research into accessible public storytelling. My publications include the research article “You Can’t Forget Our Roots Anyway” in the Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography and several pieces for Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage’s Folklife Magazine, many of them related to the Mother Tongue Film Festival. These experiences strengthened my ability to communicate complex cultural topics to broad audiences with clarity and care.

Today, I am beginning to work with museums, cultural organizations, and public projects as an emerging interpretive writer and researcher, developing content that is rigorous, engaging, and ethically grounded. I am particularly interested in projects that prioritize accessibility, community context, and thoughtful storytelling.

I am looking for opportunities to collaborate or consult with institutions and creative teams seeking to expand their work through culturally informed research, interpretive writing, filmmaking, or content development.