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seal folk films amplifies collective liberation with place-based storytelling and impact. We are rooted in visionary community organizing through integrity, reciprocity, and depth.Our all-female-crew brings compelling narratives to life with high-production expertise and a dedication to impact. With intersectionality, intentionality, and integrity at its.

Canada

• I'm a conservation filmmaker based in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Territory, what is currently known as Ucluelet, British Columbia. I focus my lens on human-wildlife stories and their cultural significance to Indigenous and coastal.
• I develop & implement creative communication strategies to advance conservation agendas for communities & eNGOs such as Cetus, Clayoquot Action, and Sea Shepherd.
• I plan, shoot, and edit short documentary films & photo essays.
• I design, write, and execute communication print and digital materials leveraging high-quality visuals (e.g. magazine, blogs, websites, social media, etc.).

At Sea

• I supported the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society operations listed below as media lead for each campaign. This work included filming and editing the videos on this page, photography, and writing media releases.
• On Operation Good Pirates of the Caribbean, I filmed, photographed, and wrote media releases surrounding the relief efforts of the crew of the M/V John Paul DeJoria after hurricanes Irma & Maria devastated the Caribbean.
• On Operation Milagro IV, I filmed, photographed, and wrote media releases to save the most endangered marine mammal in the world – the vaquita porpoise.
• On Operation Clean Waves, I lead the entire research and assessment efforts to tackle ocean pollution, coral restoration, and clean water issues in Kiribati.

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

• As Chief Storyteller, my job was to:
• Stategize, film, edit, and launch short films. Through video, photography, writing, and social media, I worked towards the advancement of conservation goals within the Clayoquot Sound community.
• Regularly update website and social media in time with expedition launches.
• Direct the launch of the campaign & website design for SalmonPeople.ca, which reframes the conversation to encompass how above and beyond the ecosystems and cultures, the British Columbia economy depends on the health.

Gil Island, British Columbia

• As Field Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker, I:
• Developed a short film about the rescue of a transient orca for same-day release; the video has 279,000+ views and is credited with directing media coverage of the event.
• Directed, filmed & edited a film to promote marine protection of the Tsymsyen Sea.
• Photographed, wrote, and designed poetry collection about the Tsymsyen Sea.
• Working with a small team remotely and in-the-field, managed communications program promoting Cetacea Lab’s work in the Tsymsyen Sea for social media, blogs, grants, etc.

As team lead for Stephen Thomas’ Business Development Department, it was my responsibility to sign on our not-for-profit clients with tasks including strategy, proposal writing, meeting & pitch coordination, competitive research, and cold calling. I was a key member of the agency’s marketing team, acting as event coordinator and content creator (for blog.

Creating, editing and reviewing copy for a variety of non-profit clients while being able to shadow a truly delightful community of professionals. I provided support to the creative team, writing donor thank you letters, emails, direct mail appeals, social media, banner ads, and working with art directors to develop creative marketing and fundraising.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing And English, 7.8

Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Environmental Visual Communications

Located at the Royal Ontario Museum, Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) is an educational program unlike any other in the country.