Who we are and what we do isn’t always apparent, especially to ourselves. I’ve often tried to do too much but over the years I’ve whittled it down: I’m a climber, a photojournalist, and non-profit founder. Regrettably, my climbing fitness and skill languish; I am still out there, but with decreased capacity for my interests shifted. Once my center, climbing is now but an indulgence, an escape.

My sense of adventure, curiosity, and desire for challenge remain unchanged. What grew is a passion for social justice, an interest in human security, and the urge to tell stories of people affecting positive change.

When reporting on psychological trauma, the environment, or alternative energy I look for a story structure with emotional engagement and inspiration. Because the human condition can be difficult to witness, I look for stories of hope. Otherwise, for many, it is too much and they turn away.

Working with sexual violence and human trafficking has shown me resilience; in even the hardest of stories people can find their voice and regain a future. They are no longer victims. Our story may be less severe, but I try to help people see themselves in this struggle, to see a connection. I believe we learn, we relate, and are moved to act.

When you work with me you benefit your organization and indirectly give voice to the voiceless. Many of my social justice stories are un-commissioned; your patronage will support the production of stories of effort and conscience, of every day heroes. I believe we are global citizens, that our sphere of influence extends beyond the immediate; I wish to use my skill to convey our responsibility to each other. I like to call it media for social change.

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