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Alchemist, social impact entrepreneur, startup business coach, neurodiverse thriver, and adjunct professor of New Media Management, my scholarship is centered around how innovation and disruptive technologies - like blockchain and AI - enhance accessibility and revenue models. WHAT I DO As executive director of MEDIA-O, I get to fulfill my passion for connecting underserved and emerging media founder populations with the networks, training and resources needed to sustain and grow profitable businesses. I’m a trusted advisor, coach and mentor for entrepreneurs and support organizations like SEED SPOT, the Black Media Mogul Project, and Local First Arizona's Economic Recovery Center, and “We Rise” program. Did you know that less than five percent of all music - from movies to tv, plays and gaming - are produced by women? Incredible. Neither did I. That's why I help to increase female representation in STEAM careers as a member of the Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) board of directors. WHO NOTICED In 2020, I was named as a member of the Poynter Institute’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media. As co-founder of the media startup, Citefull, we were recognized as a 2020 SXSW Global Pitch finalist for Content & Entertainment. WHERE I’VE BEEN As a storyteller, in past lives I led cross-functional stakeholder engagement teams, and interactive strategy for “Davids & Goliaths” via agencies and corporations. I’ve also produced large-scale experiences for Fortune 500 companies like GM and PetSmart and nonprofits like United Way. Through tight deadlines, fire-breathing Godzilla clients, and Wonder Woman bosses, it's been my privilege to work beside, rally with, and learn from some of the smartest sheroes around. WHY THIS IS SO LONG If you’ve read this far then you’re probably bored, easily amused or interested in how we can join forces to use our super powers for good. Assuming it’s the latter, if you’re aligned with a media or entrepreneur program, venture or funder, let’s start a meaningful conversation.