Creativity is meant to be shared.
For more than two decades, I’ve worked with children and young people as an artist, educator, filmmaker, entertainer, and creative facilitator. My work has taken me into classrooms, summer camps, libraries, theaters, community programs, and more birthday parties than I could possibly count.
Across all of it, I’m interested in creating experiences that invite young people to participate: to make something, try something new, ask questions, play, perform, and see their own ideas come to life.
CREATIVE MEDIA & EDUCATION
I’ve taught photography and videography to middle and high school students in Oakland, worked one-on-one as a children’s tutor, led hands-on workshops, and supported young people in developing their own visual stories.
For Google’s Take Your Kid to Work Day series, I helped develop, shoot, and direct a series of shows created specifically for kids, along with accompanying materials and activities that extended the experience beyond the screen.
Whether I’m introducing a student to a camera or developing media for a much larger young audience, I believe kids learn best when they’re invited to actively participate in the creative process.
THE PARTY ARTISTS
I founded The Party Artists to create colorful, interactive entertainment for children and families. I manage both the creative and operational sides of the company while continuing to work directly with kids through face painting, balloons, glitter tattoos, characters, games, and imaginative play.
Years of live entertainment have taught me how to read a room full of kids, engage different ages and personalities, improvise when plans change, and create an environment where even hesitant participants feel welcome to join the fun.
PERFORMANCE, CAMPS & CREATIVE PLAY
My work with young audiences also includes Monkey Business Summer Camp, FirePixie Entertainment, SPARC, Royal Caribbean, and the Golden Thread Fairy Tale Players.
One of my favorite parts of working with the Fairy Tale Players was watching children experience live theater for the very first time. As Stage Manager, I managed rehearsals, props, technical equipment, venue setup, and post-show talk-backs with schools and libraries. Before each performance, I helped young audiences understand what to expect and invited them to become active participants in the story.
Afterward, I facilitated conversations between the actors and the audience, creating space for curiosity, empathy, and discussion. Seeing stories from the Middle East become accessible to families and local communities reminded me that the most memorable experiences are the ones that invite people to connect with one another.
From classrooms and cameras to costumes, paintbrushes, stages, and games, the tools may change, but the goal remains the same: give young people an invitation to participate, create, and play.
