Seasoned independent producer/consultant specializing in international and domestic film production, program licensing and acquisitions, distribution and curation for broadcast, digital and festivals. 15+ years of experience in contract licensing, programming strategy, production, packaging and promotion, scheduling, fundraising, proposal writing, distribution and outreach. Exceptional relationships with distributors, broadcasters, and producers from around the world. Major role in building and programming of a startup TV channel with international focus and other digital startups. Strong sense of how to connect local, national and global issues and culture through creative programming and acquisitions. Known in the international documentary, broadcast and film community as a visionary with a unique creative and humanistic approach resulting in distinct programming that sets channels apart from competitors.Co-founder of LinkTV in 1999 and V.P of Acquisitions and Programming for over a decade. Passion for transformative domestic and international programming that sheds light on issues and stories that give voice to the underdog or inspire us to make the world a better place. Key player in a long list of TV and digital projects including Global Spirit, Bridge to Iran, Viewchange.org, and the LinkTV NewsApp. Acquired literally hundreds of documentaries and high-end foreign dramas such as Borgen and Arab Labor. Currently a consultant curating KCETLINK’s documentary strand, LinkVoices and Cinemondo foreign movie series; Bertha Foundation Fellow and independent producer. Former Programming and Acquisitions Consultant for ChannelX, a Public Media company funded by the Macarthur, Wincote and Knight Foundations; Acquisitions VP for The Conscious Good; Curator for DocLands Film festival and The Lark Theater's documentary program, and Distribution, Programming and Impact Campaign Consultant for CEM Productions.