cultural
instigator,
strategist
& advisor
My life's work is to foster self-expression and strengthen community bonds by connecting people through art, events and storytelling.
Drawing on a diversity of experience, I combine creative strategy, community engagement and systems design to help organizations understand culture, craft engaging experiences, harness creative potential, and develop systems to make it possible.
01 / how i help
creative strategy
Translate cultural insight into strategy, creative direction, and a clear course of action.
- Cultural & organizational strategy
- Public art programs & curation
- Placemaking
- Festivals & cultural programming
- Immersive & interactive experiences
- User & participant journeys
community engagement
Create content and experiences that inspire participation and strengthen community.
- Community engagement
- Communications strategy
- Storytelling & editorial direction
- Newsletter writing
- Participation design
- User-generated content
production & operations
Build adaptable systems that support creative teams, coordinate people, and sustain growth.
- Team development
- Volunteer management
- Customized operational systems
- Art management
- Creative project coordination
02 / how i work
I lead with curiosity, immersing myself and asking questions to learn what matters to people, how they interact, and what makes the culture tick.
That done, I develop custom strategies and experiences that engage people to participate, collaborate and express themselves, along with the operational systems needed to support it and help it grow.
More about my background ↗03 / how i got here
Burning Man
minister of propaganda + art operations
Wrote the community’s core communications, managed Art Department operations, and helped turn creative chaos into a sustainable permission engine.
Obscura
head of communications
Led communications for a global creative agency, producing video, newsletters, media coverage, and community engagement around world-class art installations.
Make:
director of content and community
Developed content strategy and engaging editorial to inform, engage, and inspire makers around the world.
we are from dust
founder, we are from dust + producer
Helped establish lasting public art spaces at Point San Pablo Harbor and Ashton Court in Bristol, bringing participatory art beyond the playa.
will chase arts
art curator + event manager
Curated art for Treasure Island Music Festival, Symbiosis, and the Edwardian Ball through Will Chase Arts; managed benefit auctions.
Fireside Storytelling
co-founder + producer
Designed and produced a live storytelling series around connection between storytellers and audiences.
Portland Frog Brigade
co-founder
Organized creative civic actions, marches, appearances, and town halls; supported Minnesota and DC brigades and helped organize State of the Swamp in DC.
04 / how i work with you
Advice & strategy
Explore an idea, work through a decision, or map the next steps.
A defined project
Develop a strategy, craft an experience, or build a system around a clear brief.
Ongoing collaboration
Guide strategy, develop communications, and support creative teams as the work evolves.
Tell me what
you have in mind.
let’s see what we can do