Dope Mom Life is a Denver-based video production company dedicated to capturing the vibrant stories of diverse communities. We specialize in innovative video content that brings to light the unique experiences of people from all walks of life, crafting narratives with authenticity. Our clients include large foundations, non-profits, educational institutions, and corporations seeking to create meaningful connections with their audiences through impactful video content.Our mission is to co-create with mission-driven organizations to cultivate relationships with communities through culturally responsive and respectful videos. All our work is through an asset-based lens, making our communities the heroes of their stories. We believe in using culturally responsive and respectful storytelling to make every community feel seen, heard, and valued. Our team of experienced directors, producers, videographers, editors, and storytellers employs the latest technology to deliver high-quality video content that resonates with people.

As a Community Investments Manager at AJL, I played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining relationships with both current and prospective grant recipient organizations, ensuring our grant-making process was equitable and inclusive. A key part of my role was creating the grant-making process to reflect AJL's belief that we are not the ultimate experts on the issues we work on. We trust and respect our colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve, recognizing them as the true experts on their own experiences.I assisted in bringing investments from community-led organizations to the table, emphasizing a bottom-up approach. In developing the grant-making process, I brought together a diverse group of representatives from all communities impacted by our grantmaking, including families and youth, community organizers, professionals in education and human services, as well as AJL Board and staff. This collective approach ensured our funding decisions were more effective and equitable, leading to increased impact.