I aim to use my skills as a multimedia designer to uplift stories and issues that deepen people's relationship to the land and each other. I am committed to amplifying voices behind Indigenous sovereignty and social movements that work to achieve abundance for our ecosystems and communities. Most recently, I served as the director of photography for Saging the World, a documentary and campaign led by California Indigenous advocates and allies to reorient perspectives on sage burning, an appropriated practice that is desecrating ancestral gathering grounds and Native culture. I have returned to Hawaiʻi, where I was born and raised, to support Kānaka Maoli communities and movements.
Serve as director of photography, camera operator, and content producer for film projects that focus on Indigenous and environmental issues, including the award-winning documentary Saging the World. Clients include Limahuli Garden & Preserve, California Native Plant Society, California Botanic Garden, and others.
Produced and designed artworks for fine art publishing company. Used expertise to create silkscreen prints, textiles and ceramic media for company. All art work was designed in conjunction with luxury real estate development Costa Palmas near Cabo, Mexico.
Produced museum-quality artworks for large scale exhibitions. Maintained and ordered supplies. Stewarded consistent production schedule in the studio space. Worked to produce art at the quality and expectations of a career artist working in the blue chip strata of recognition and production.
Worked as an independent contractor on commercial photo shoots to assist in production, prop styling and craft services. Managed prop budgets. Sourced materials and props for photo shoots. Kept sets neat and organized to facilitate on-set schedule. Sourced and produced on-set props for photo and video shoots. Interfacing with high-end clientele to ensure their needs on set were being met and exceeded every time.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking
Honors
Exchange Program Printmaking and Paper Making