in addition to being a photographer and sound designer, i'm also an actor, teaching artist (with Court Theatre) and DJ. i am most passionate about art that challenges preconceived notions about the world and myself, celebrates aspects of my identity, and allows me to be an ally by celebrating pieces of others' identities. for me, artistry is most powerful when it engages us to build community, to be community, and to consider the lives/experiences of those around us. 
i'm also the civic engagement director/an ensemble member with Definition Theatre, and adjunct faculty at DePaul University. this year, I was named one of TCG's Rising Leaders of Color.