In 2009, after a 10-year career in communications, I went to film school. The teachers were great and I fell in love with the craft. Since then, I continue to learn new skills on the job—and the learning never ends.

Here are just a few videos I’ve shot and edited to date…

Animals & Agriculture

Bee Team and Topsoil Team – Part of the 4-H Science of Agriculture series | Minnesota 4-H

Hmong Farming in Minnesota – Produced for the Food Systems Major | College of Food, Ag & Natural Resource Sciences

Pet Project Rescue Success Stories – Meet PPR pets and their “forever families”  | Pet Project Rescue

Aquaponics Systems – Part of a three-video series on aquaponics research | MnDRIVE

Arts & Culture

Gingerbread Wonderland 2017 – Invitation to sponsors for this annual exhibit | Norway House 

Sugar and Honey – Music video featuring the songwriter’s son, Dylan | The Cattle Rustler

House of Balls – Meet the artist and visit his offbeat arts studio | Minnesota Niche

Arms & Armor – Handcrafting authentic replicas of swords, daggers, and more | Minnesota Niche

College Recruitment

Retail Merchandising – An overview of classes, projects, and more | College of Design

CSE Beyond the Classroom – Students share favorite experiences outside of class | College of Science & Engineering

Discover CBS – Students discuss why they chose the UMN | College of Biological Sciences

Project Lead the Way – This program gives high school students STEM skills for college. | College of Science & Engineering

Environment

75 Years at Cedar Creek – Reflecting on a legacy of ecological research | Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Made in Minnesota – Big solutions to environmental challenges | Institute on the Environment

Bioremediation at the Bell Museum – Educating kids and families about bioremediation | MnDRIVE

Food & Lifestyle

Barbette – Go behind the scenes and meet the executive chef | Heavy Table

Patisserie 46 – Spotlight on a favorite neighborhood cafe | Heavy Table

Winter Sucks and The Ju(i)cy Lucy – Produced for the Are You MN Enough series | TPT Rewire

I also produced videos for Lunds & Byerlys annual leadership meeting; private links available upon request.

Fundraising

Campaign for CBS – Part of the University of MN Driven campaign | College of Biological Sciences

Impact of CBS Scholarships – Spotlight on scholarship recipients for annual event | College of Biological Sciences

Minnesota Ecology Walk – Building support for a new vision | Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Health & Wellness

Joey’s story – Part of the Art and Eating Disorders series | Emily Program

Deborah’s story – Part of the Art and Eating Disorders series | Emily Program

Little Partners Dental Benefit – Dental care option for kids | HealthPartners

How-To

SmartStick Mural Installation – Step-by-step instructions | Murals Your Way

Mural Installation – Step-by-step instructions | Murals Your Way

Science & Technology

Rhonda Franklin and Maria Gini – Part of the Women in STEM series | College of Science & Engineering

Meet the Dean – Getting to know Sam Mukasa, new dean of CSE | College of Science & Engineering

Polymers – Learn about polymers research in this department | Chemical Engineering & Materials Science

Catalysis and Reaction Engineering – An in-depth look at this focus area | Chemical Engineering & Materials Science

Transportation

Access to Destinations – Celebrating 30 years of innovation | Center for Transportation Studies

Bike and Pedestrian Counting and Wait Times at Transit Stops | Center for Transportation Studies

Murphy Engine Research Lab – Finding ways to boost efficiency in delivery vehicles | College of Science & Engineering

Youth Programs

Discover the Rube Goldberg Challenge – Overview and volunteer recruiting for 4-H Rube Goldberg teams | Minnesota 4-H

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair – A whirlwind tour of highlights | Minnesota 4-H

Campus Immersion – Preparing kids for college success | Minnesota 4-H

In the Middle of Something Great – Digital storytelling at Parkway Montessori School | College of Liberal Arts

Farewell to Gloria Lewis – Retirement tribute to CEO of BBBS | Big Brothers, Big Sisters