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Picturing the Obamas |Feature Length Documentary · 2022

CO-PRODUCER

When the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama captivated the world when they were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. Now they’ve inspired a cross-country tour. Picturing the Obamas traces their path, featuring artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, museum creators along the route, and the people finding hope in these works of art.

Stream on the Smithsonian Channel or Apple TV.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: TIM EVANS, LANCE WARREN, HANNAH AYERS

CINEMATOGRAPHER: DAVID MUESSIG

EDITORS: STEPHANIE KHOURY, INÉS VOGELFANG

We See You: Inspiring Women. Powerful Stories. |Branded Series · 2023

DIRECTOR

In honor of Women’s History Month, Cole Haan, in partnership with Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, celebrates extraordinary stories told by extraordinary storytellers. We See You highlights four visionary artists who have devoted their lives to creating and cultivating community and weaving together past, present and future generations of women through their artistry.

Watch the full series here.

EDITOR: natalie toppino

Gloves Off |Documentary Short · 2020

CO-DIRECTOR

Gloves Off was set to follow Tiara Brown as she competed for her next boxing title. When the pandemic interrupted filming, the film pivoted to tell a more intimate story of a young woman whose desire to make change in spaces where she’s not welcome is driven not by ambition, but by unforgettable loss. Premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and on BET+ and CBS Viacom platforms.

CO-DIRECTOR: NADINE NATOUR

CINEMATOGRAPHER: AUTUMN EAKIN

EDITOR: STEPHANIE KHOURY

Family Style with Al Roker |Streaming Series · 2021-2022

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER

In this award-winning series, Al Roker dives into culinary adventures across the country, uncovering the personal stories, family traditions and generational recipes that make iconic dishes, and the cities they call home, special.

Stream on Peacock

The Queen Collective |Branded Content · 2021-2022

PRODUCER

The Queen Collective, now in its fourth year, is developed in partnership with P&G, Tribeca Studios, and Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment. It accelerates gender and racial equality by creating access and opportunity for Black women filmmakers to tell their stories with the help of mentorship, production support, and distribution.

Movements that Transformed Our World |Digital Series · 2020

director

This six-part NBC Nightly News digital series examines how the achievements of 1960s activists gave birth to today’s most powerful movements. Rich archival footage and influential interviews explore the parallels between the current fight for progress and the mid-century movements that laid the groundwork.

EDITOR: BROOKE darrah SHUMAN

The March Continues: Part 1, Part 2

Women’s Liberation: Part 1, Part 2 | Pride and Joy: Part 1, Part 2

A Celebration of Toni Morrison |Broadcast Special · 2020

SENIOR PRODUCER

Jenna Bush Hager and the Read with Jenna book club celebrate legendary author Toni Morrison on the 50th anniversary of her debut novel The Bluest Eye. The hour-long tribute spans across her history, impact, and legacy and features Oprah Winfrey, Patsy author Nicole Dennis-Benn, Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim, and young writers from Toni Morrison’s birthplace of Lorain County, Ohio.

Mary Ann, 68

"Love who you are! Love your Black hair. It’s all natural. It’s you. It’s what God gave you. That’s all I can say. I mean, we’re beautiful people, aren’t we?"

Myss Monique, 33

“It’s our crown. It’s our signature. It’s spiritual. It’s our art. I’m so very proud to be a Black woman who celebrates their hair.”

Christelle, 33 and Pelar, 4 ("and 3/4")

"It probably teaches her to just love and appreciate what she has because she sees mom is comfortable in her own skin. They’re going to pick up on everything that you are. If you’re comfortable with yourself and who you are, that’s what they’ll do. We’re happy with our hair."

April, 50

“Be proud of your hair. It came from a mother, a grandmother. It’s all a part of you, so make it work for you. Nurture yourself and your hair.”

Karila, 18

“When I had a full head of hair, I didn’t know what to do with it. I figured I needed something new. So when I turned 16, I went to a barbershop and shaved my head. My dad raised me on Black Sabbath and Metallica so I guess that inspired the mohawk.”

Avery, 25

“I think there are just a lot of messages and images out there and it’s hard to figure out who you are and how you want to function in your environment. Every day I look in the mirror that’s the conversation that I have like, is this going to work for me?”

Damara, 35

"Black women and our hair, we can definitely do a thousand and one things [with it]. We can texture it in many ways. Our hair basically tells a lot about us. It’s a way for me to express myself.”

Tameka, 35

“It just makes me feel special. I don’t want to change nothing about it.”

For the Love of Hair | Photo Series · 2016

DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER

This NYC street photography project celebrates Black women’s hair and everything we love about the way it curls, locs, and lays. Through interviews across the city, the series explores BIack women’s relationship with hair, how it influences the way people see us, and how it shapes the way we see ourselves.