Seminal event in move to the Middle East
Earned MA at American University in Cairo, Middle East Studies
Shot footage of internally displaced people, forced migration in Khartoum, Sudan and Nubian Desert
Amman, Jordan
Istanbul, Turkey; Cairo, Egypt
Launched Nomadsland Films at Filmworks producing documentary, Dubai Film Festival coverage and corporate films
Los Angeles, California
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bangkok, Thailand
Moved with wife and newborn son to DC because of love of politics and world affairs.
Ramallah, Palestine and Jersualem, Israel
Produced documentary and viral videos earned millions of views on HuffPost, hired and trained staff
ANP loses most of its funding in the downturn, lays off staff
After ANP layoffs, I pivoted to digital consultancy providing service to Aspen Institute, Conservation Fund, ecotourism and more.
Damascus, Syria
Advised PBS, ITVS, indie filmmakers how to navigate online streaming and secure revenue streams.
Historic moment convinces me to recommit to international journalism
Directed radio and digital coverage during Arab Spring across Middle East
Launched Middle East Voices; Directed radio and digital coverage during Arab Spring across Middle East
Launched the Middle East Broacast Networks Digital Divisions, co-designed award winning apps
VOA’s Middle East Voices website wins Online News Association award
Coordinated coverage for 27-member newsroom during Arab Spring and rise of ISIS
Product manager of Al Hurra news app, Radio Sawa music app and responsive web redesign
Worried about climate impacts, privately began researching climate and links to Middle East, national security and oil economy
Led on strategy and engagement for several global Greenpeace offices and global food-climate campaign
Six-months out of the year, biked 30 miles round-trip to Greenpeace, DC offices twice weekly, work from home 3 days
Led campaign strategy, digital and engagement workshops with Greenpeace Japan
Led campaign strategy, digital and engagement workshops with Greenpeace South Africa
Led campaign strategy, digital and engagement workshops with Greenpeace Mediterranean
Became Climate Reality Leader, began organizing in Fairfax, Virginia with local chapter
Strategic planning to bring 15 offices into global food-climate campaign
Organized rallies, lobbying, documentary screenings and rock concerts for climate action
Bought first single-family home, installed LEDs, Nest smart thermostat, wind RECs service and Google Assistant voice activated controls
Installed 10 kW solar system on home, installed LED lights and smart thermostat. As of Jan. 2021, it has generated 28 mW of solar energy, equivalent of 22,000 lbs. of coal.
Co-led digital, engagement strategy, website launch for Greenpeace global food climate campaign
Networked and conducted volunteer training on open campaigning with Greenpeace Germany’s Greencamp retreat
Networked and conducted volunteer training on open campaigning with Greenpeace Germany’s Greencamp retreat
Planning global pushes for Less Is More food-climate campaign with 15+ offices
Purchased first plug-in car powered by the sun after Prius was totalled
Canvass captain, volunteer trainer, texter and door knocker for presidential primaries and general election
Selected for Future Leadership Retreat with Greenpeace Americas colleagues in Sao Paolo
Began using a solar-powered HiBoy Max e-scooter instead of Toyota Corolla for Metro commute
Designed dashboards and strategic guidance for global projects during peak of coronavirus outbreak