Washington, District of Columbia, United States
I’m an accomplished filmmaker, leader and production company president with proven ability to create compelling content while managing and growing a business. Skilled at leading editorial teams and crafting stories on diverse topics, from specials and series on Nat Geo to the recent PBS hit America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. Experienced in programming, distribution, deal-making and fundraising. Winner of multiple awards, including 11 News and Documentary Emmies.
I EP, write and produce compelling digital and broadcast content. Also work with other producers to advise on distribution, funding, and impact, especially for public media projects.
I oversee content and production for national broadcast on PBS and other networks Responsible for shaping editorial strategy and creating a high-impact slate of programs about science, history, nature and the human condition. Highlights include The Dictator's Playbook, When Whales Walked (simulcast on PBS and Smithsonian),and most recently America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.
Chair and oversee iconic film festival. Established highly successful conservation summits, launched Science Symposium and Media Awards, formed partnerships with major NGO's.
New production company specializing in science, nature, history and adventure.
Launched Tangled Bank Studios, a mission-driven production company focused on science films, under the auspices of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Built Tangled Bank from the ground up and launched slate of critically acclaimed broadcast projects, including Your Inner Fish ("reminds us what smart TV really is"--LA Times).